2013 Ariston Aspasie Brut Champagne
While so many others have moved on to 2015, 2016, 2017 and even 2019 releases for their vintage products, at Aspasie they are still selling the 2013- for now. In fact, these bottles, which have been aged for more than 10 years on the lees, are the last of this vintage for them. It was a unique harvest in my 25 career- the only one to take place in October- and this wine has not only the sourdough toast of long ageing but also the citric zap of an old school, high acid harvest. It is amazing to me that you can have something with both the creamy richness of vintage and the bright refreshment of current release- all for under $50. This is the magic of Aspasie!
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This Champagne is composed of 1/3 each Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier. All of the fruit is estate grown from the Ariston's vineyards in Brouillet — La Vallée Brouillet might be my very favorite place in all of Champagne. I love the rolling landscape, the mix of mustard, vineyard, and colza fields. But most of all I love the quiet peace of this secluded northwestern part of the region. This is the real countryside of Champagne! This area is known for the incredible diversity of fossilized shellfish that can be found in the fields here. The Ariston family makes up a pretty good chunk of the village of Brouillet (population 91), and not only do they make great wine, they also have a great museum with fantastic examples of the fossils of this area. — Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)
Product Details
Origin: Champagne, France
Type/Varietal: Other White Wines
Alcohol Content: 12%
SKU: #1754731