Champagne Brut 'Les 3 Muses' Magnum Michel Hoerter

Maison Michel Hoerter's Champagne Magnum Brut "Les 3 Muses" is a cuvée made from the three main grapes of Champagne. The majority percentage of Pinot Noir contributes important structure, Pinot Meunier gives a ripe and rich fruit, and Chardonnay completes the blend with its characteristic finesse and elegance. The perfect balance between the three grapes and the long ageing on the lees gives the wine an intense and complex profile, with broad and creamy aromas ranging from floral memories to fruit to more evolved bread crust and pastry notes.

The Magnum Brut "Les 3 Muses" is a Champagne still produced with spirit and artisanal care by a maison that has jealously preserved the original family character. The Hoerter family has been dedicated to viticulture in Champagne for four generations. The estate is located in the heart of the western Vallée de la Marne, in Essômes-sur-Marne, and covers a total of 9 hectares. The plots are located in the higher hilly zone, characterized by limestone-clay soils with the presence of silt, or in the lower part, where clay, silt and sand soils predominate. In keeping with the tradition of the area, most of the vineyards are planted with Pinot Meunier and the remainder with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Champagnes are a faithful mirror of the terroir and the oldest artisanal customs of a Recoltant Manipulant Maison, far from an industrial vision and standardized taste on international models.

Michel Hoerter's Champagne Brut Magnum "Les 3 Muses" is made from grapes that come from vines that have an average age of about 40 years. At the end of the harvest, each variety is vinified separately with fermentation in steel tanks. The vin clairs undergo malolactic fermentation, and after several months of ageing, final blending takes place. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenoise method, with a stay on the lees for at least 42 months. In the glass, it has a brilliant old gold colour, crossed by a fine and persistent perlage. The nose expresses aromas of ripe yellow fruit, peach, floral nuances and soft sensations of custard and citrus honey. The sip is rich and fruity, with a harmonious mouthfeel that lengthens toward a fresh and elegant finish. Fresh and elegant, it is an ideal Champagne for an aperitif or to enjoy with seafood appetizers. A magnum of great character!