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Champagne Huré Frères Mémoire NV
Champagne, FranceChampagne Huré Fréres began just over 50 years ago, and remains very much a family business. Today Raoul Huré and his two sons, Francois and Pierre oversee their the estate from their Ludes' home base. Mémoire is quite unique in its 30 vintages old perpetual reserve, from a solera began in 1982. The blend breaks down to 45% each of PN and PM, and 10% Chardonnay, from Montagne de Reims and Vitryat. The must from all grapes is fermented together in 450L oak casks over 1 year, then blended into the solera. Each year 30% of the solera is refreshed, and the wine is aged 20 – 24 months on lees before bottling, with 3 g/L. Gently expansive, with golden apples, cherry brioche, white peach, and a white grapefruit twist and lick of mint on the finish. The solera and wood aging are evident with the softy fuzzy edges, and amply oxidative notes. Lacking energy and drive at this stage, though a super interesting experiment to snapshot a place.Tasted: 08 October 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $72.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot Meunier - Pinot Noir
