Pommery : Apanage Brut 1874

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Pommery Apanage Brut 1874

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a pale yellow hue with golden highlights, enhanced by fine and delicate bubbles.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a delicate floral ensemble of hawthorn and jasmine, accompanied by ripe citrus reminiscent of Sorrento lemon. As it opens up, indulgent notes of acacia honey, marshmallow, and brioche gradually emerge.

Palate
The creamy, delicately buttery attack unveils aromas of white nectarine balanced by elegant freshness and natural minerality. The velvety texture carries rich and complex flavors through to a broad, persistent finish with citrus zest.

Food and Wine Pairings

This confidential cuvée dedicated to gastronomy pairs perfectly with a refined aperitif, pot-caught langoustines with bergamot, red mullet with smoked tea, or poultry with fennel and cardamom.

Serving and Cellaring

Apanage Brut 1874 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. Allowing a minimum of 4 months after disgorgement ensures full appreciation of its aromatic complexity.

The refinement and aromatic structure of a gastronomic champagne by Pommery

The estate

The Champagne Pommery House, founded in 1858, earned its reputation thanks to the audacity and vision of Madame Pommery, who took over the estate after her husband's passing. Determined to produce unique cuvées, she focused on the exceptional quality of the grapes and the development of a remarkable vineyard in Champagne. Owned by the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group, Pommery cuvées stand out for their finesse, liveliness, and an aromatic richness that is both elegant and complex.

The vineyard

Created as a confidential cuvée dedicated to gastronomy, Apanage Brut 1874 is crafted from grapes sourced from the finest Champagne terroirs: the Côte des Blancs from Cramant to Bergères-les-Vertus, the Montagne de Reims from Bouzy to Ecueil via Verzenay, the Grande Vallée de la Marne from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ to Fleury-la-Rivière including Aÿ-Champagne, as well as the prestigious Clos Pompadour.

Winemaking and aging

Aged for 48 months in Pommery’s historic cellars, followed by a minimum of 4 months after disgorgement to perfect its aromatic development. The dosage of this Brut cuvée is 8 g/L.

Blend

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the finest origins, complemented by Meunier from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne.