TASTING NOTES FOR Thierry Fournier Reserve Festigny, Vallée de la Marne NV

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse. Elegant and luminous, showing classic Champagne finesse.

👃 Aromas
Complex and expressive, with yellow fruits, dried fruits and citrus layered over nutty and lightly toasty notes. Hints of brioche and biscuit add depth from extended lees ageing.

👅 Palate
Rich and beautifully balanced, delivering stone fruit, citrus and subtle pastry characters. Creamy yet precise, with Pinot Meunier driving a generous, fruit-forward core.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Creamy and textural with a fine mousse. The finish is long, poised and complex, with lingering citrus, nutty notes and a chalky mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic grower Champagne from Festigny in the Vallée de la Marne—Meunier-dominant (around 80%) with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir adding finesse. Long lees ageing and reserve wines bring richness, balance and complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, scallops, roast chicken or creamy seafood dishes. Also excellent with soft cheeses or as a refined aperitif.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously classy grower Champagne—rich, complex and beautifully balanced.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a premium sparkling that overdelivers on character and quality.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷