Professionele reviews
Robert Parker (91)
Heavily anchored in Le Mesnil, Aurore Casanova’s NV Union Grand Cru blends fruit from the Rose et Jutées lieu-dit in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (from the 2019 and 2020 vintages) with Les Petites Vignes in Puisieulx, held as a perpetual reserve established in 2016 and comprising vintages up to 2020. It rises from the glass with a bouquet of a subtly high-toned profile of sourdough bread and walnut interlaced with dried flowers, orange zest and quince. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, revealing a sweet-fruited core, ripe yet vibrant acidity and appealingly bitter phenolics, culminating in a resonant finish.
BOW (8.75)
Cuvée reflects the genesis of the estate: the Union of two people, the Union of two great terroirs, the Union of two spirits, the Union of Jean-Baptiste and Aurore.
Terroir & origins: Mesnil sur Oger Grand cru, lieudit “Rose&Jutées“. Hart of the terroir, 3 slops planted
from 1928 until 90's. Puisieulx grand cru, perpetual reserve from pinot noir planted in 68 & 69, massale selection lieu-dit
“Les petites Vignes”. Alternative viticulture practiced on these plots, in the process of organic certification, in accordance with the biodynamic calendar and with respect for people and the environment. Harvested by hand at full maturity. Theses plots are certified agriculture biologique since 2023
Vinification worked at the right moon phases
Chardonnay 80% for harvests 2019-2021, aged on lees in 228 and 400L barrels for 11 months, spontaneous natural fermentation
Pinot Noir 20% from a perpetual reserve from 2016 until 2021 aged on lees in 228 and 400L barrels
Bottling: August 1st 2022 without fining or filtration. Disgorgement: October 2025.
Sensory Tasting: Intense color, complex and rich palate. The tension of the chalk offers a freshness of citrus, and the complexity of the pinot noir enhance the energy of this wine
