André Robert Terre de Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2008
The Robert Champagne Estate is above all a family business. The ROBERT family have been cultivating vines for several generations. They have transmitted their joy and pleasure at working in the vineyard and in the cellar through generations. The 5th generation, Claire ROBERT, became part of the business since 2013.
André Robert | The terroir
The ”Côte des Blancs” (the Limestone Hills), and more precisely the village of Mesnil sur Oger, is a chalky cliff perpendicular the Mountain of Reims. This area, south of Epernay, owes its complexity to the mosaic of small plots conducive to optimal expression of the Chardonnay grape. Limestone appears here and there on the surface forming an invaluable underground water and heat reserve.
Poor soil, ever-present limestone, vineyards located on the hill slopes make Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru champagnes the most appreciated of the Côte des Blancs region. A great champagne can only be made with high-quality grapes. And high-quality grapes go hand in hand with a high-quality terroir.Our champagnes are the mirror image of our terroir and it is our duty to respect this. We live alongside nature – its biodiversity, the soil, the water. Our joining the HVE certification (High Environmental Value) is an added-value factor in our commitment to protecting natural ressources.
Vintage
Each year we create a new vintage, just like a painter creating a new painting.
“The primary colour of my paintings is the Chardonnay wine bringing elegance, freshness and race to our champagnes. I then add spots, dashes of different colours thanks to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in addition to blending the 6 different plots that we exploit. Each plot and each grape variety adds character and originality to the final work of art”Each painting is unique and different but all reflect the same way of thinking of the ROBERT family. André Robert Terre de Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc is a special vintage only produced in very small quantities.
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