Thiénot Brut, a classic from the maison Thiénot, a firm found on the best restaurants’ wine lists, is a blend of the three traditional Champagne grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Long in flavour yet easy and pleasant to drink, it’s very fresh, balanced and fruity. It’s been aged for 4 years in the bottle and boasts a 91-point score from Wine Spectator.
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40% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier
Barrel aging time
4 years in our cellars on the Rue des Moissons
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Thiénot Brutis made of the Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Meunier (10%) vaarieties. Most of the grapes come from Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, the most valuable vineyards. Reserve wines account for 30% of the blend (2013, 2012 and 2010), and it’s been aged for 4 years in underground cellars that provide the right constant temperature and humidity conditions.
Maison Thiénot (1985, Reims) is a relatively young winery compared to other major Champagne firms, but it’s gained international recognition in a short space of time for its modern-style champagnes that are predominantly fresh and fruity. The firm was founded by Alain Thiénot, who had two decades of experience as a Champagne merchant and had acquired extensive knowledge of the region’s vineyards.
<p >Alain Thiénot decided to take the leap to winemaking and progressively acquired some of the best vineyards in the Appellation. Today the firm owns 27 hectares of vineyards, half of them classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru. His sons have joined the family winery, which has now become a group, with several châteaux in Bordeaux and three brands of Champagne.
Thiénot Brut (A.O.C. Champagne) is ideal with oysters or seafood dishes such as crab au gratin. It’s also ideal with Asian dishes like makis or salmon sashimi.
Creators' opinion
Blassgelbe Farbe mit goldenen Reflexen In der Nase intensiv und frisch mit Noten von frischen Baumfrüchten wie Apfel und Quitte.
Am Gaumen entwickelt der Wein ein schönes Gleichgewicht zwischen fruchtigen Noten und leichten Röstaromen, die für ein knackiges Gefühl sorgen.