4106
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Producer
Cuvée Désir Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs Vertus Premier Cru
The Désir Nature Vertus Premier Cru is a superior Champagne made from 50% 2020 old-vine fruit and 50% the house’s most mature reserves. Although the Doyard-Mahé Champagnes are enticing across the board, this bottle captured my highest score. The bouquet greets the senses with aromas of ripe red apple, lemon, white blossoms and pastry while its body and notably long finish are adorned with notes of mineral-laden lemon, lime and white grapefruit flavours. A celebration-worthy wine. 2023-2027–LW
Cuvée Empreinte Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs Vertus Premier Cru
A delightful Champagne crafted from 100% Chardonnay harvested in 2020 and older vintages. The bouquet transports one to the local bakery, with aromas of shortbread, lemon meringue pie and
apple turnover. Minerality shines through on the palate balanced by flavours of lemon, pear and grapefruit. Ready to pour but will also continue to mature over several years. 2023-2027–LW
Cuvée Rosé Brut Nature, Vertus Premier Cru
Crafted from a blend of 87% Chardonnay and 13% Pinot Noir, the Doyard-Mahé Rosé Nature, Vertus Premier Cru beckons with a pretty rose-coloured hue and fine pearly mousse. This is a lively Champagne evoking a profile of rose, lime, cranberry, cherry, red currant and rhubarb. An appealing tension between this wine’s zesty acidity and its fruit core carries from the mid palate though to its lengthy finish. Champagne can be a superb match throughout the meal. Try with cedar plank salmon. 2023-2026–LW
The Désir Nature Vertus Premier Cru is a superior Champagne made from 50% 2020 old-vine fruit and 50% the house’s most mature reserves. Although the Doyard-Mahé Champagnes are enticing across the board, this bottle captured my highest score. The bouquet greets the senses with aromas of ripe red apple, lemon, white blossoms and pastry while its body and notably long finish are adorned with notes of mineral-laden lemon, lime and white grapefruit flavours. A celebration-worthy wine. 2023-2027–LW
A delightful Champagne crafted from 100% Chardonnay harvested in 2020 and older vintages. The bouquet transports one to the local bakery, with aromas of shortbread, lemon meringue pie and
apple turnover. Minerality shines through on the palate balanced by flavours of lemon, pear and grapefruit. Ready to pour but will also continue to mature over several years. 2023-2027–LW
Crafted from a blend of 87% Chardonnay and 13% Pinot Noir, the Doyard-Mahé Rosé Nature, Vertus Premier Cru beckons with a pretty rose-coloured hue and fine pearly mousse. This is a lively Champagne evoking a profile of rose, lime, cranberry, cherry, red currant and rhubarb. An appealing tension between this wine’s zesty acidity and its fruit core carries from the mid palate though to its lengthy finish. Champagne can be a superb match throughout the meal. Try with cedar plank salmon. 2023-2026–LW
