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Champagne Pascal Doquet Arpège Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FrancePascal Doquet has been making wine on the Côte des Blancs since 1982. In 1994, he took charge of the family estate alongside his sisters, and his wife Laure. They transformed the 8 hectare estate into certified organics in 2007. This chardonnay comes from Vertus, Vileneuve, and Le Mont Aimé, and was native fermented. 66% is from 2015, with the remainder from a perpetual reserve started in 2012. This went into bottle in April 2016, and was disgorged February 2022 with zero dosage. Tight lemon, green apple streams across a deep chalky base, with more red apple and toasted brioche, most likely coming from the perpetual reserve. Quite smart and cohesive, with a lift and depth that makes it welcome for both canapés and the dinner table.Tasted: 05 July 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| QC | $76.75 | 750ml | SAQ |
