Picked partly from Thiénot’s own vineyards, located in Premier and Grand Cru vineyard.

• 60% Chardonnay, principally from Avize, Cramant, Oger and Bassuet
• 40% Pinot Noir, principally from Aÿ, Cumières et Pierry

Vintage 2008: The mild and humid winter combined with an unstable spring with cool temperatures, abundant rain and a few strong frosts in April, leads to a late burst. However, the mildness of May allows the vines to catch up. Summer takes place under a mixed weather. The harvest begins between 15th and 25th September depending on areas. The weather is ideal, dry and sunny during the day, fresh at night, allowing an accumulation of sugars in the berries. The quality of grapes is exceptional and the balance between sugar and acidity of the grape must is perfect.

Dosage: 6g/l – 100% malolactic fermentation

Date of disgorgement: 12/2021

Cellar ageing: 12 years in Thiénot cellars at Rue des Moissons

A delicate pale gold. The nose is complex and expressive with notes of fleshy yellow fruits, mango, dried flowers and lightly toasted bread. The palate is suave and fresh with a silky effervescence and exceptional length. Vegan

“Lots of strawberry and lemon aromas with some stone undertones, following through to a full body with a dense, layered palate with medium bubbles that give the wine form and tension. Very vinous and intense. Comes across dry and structured. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.” 95 Points, March 2021

A gastronomic Champagne, Cuvée Alain Thiénot is ideal for enjoying with exquisite  sea food, such as a grilled sea bass, or freshwater fish such as a whitefish or Arctic  char.