CHAMPAGNE LA LIBERTINE DOUX - DOYARD

Sauternes colour. Strong caramel nose. Good acidity which balances the sugar. Smooth and long. The Champagne Doyard cuvée Libertine is a beautiful wine which would ‘go’ with lots of things - risotto, cake, etc. Reminds one of a Champagne cocktail with its burnt sugar profile. I love the boldness, concept, and originality of this wine - and taste, of course. Packaging is a little OTT but it helps to emphasise the distinctive approach. Surprisingly, not too sweet despite its dosage 60+g/l of sugar.

Champagne Doyard cuvée « La Libertine » is the conclusion of ten years of research. Their aim was to obtain the same gustative characteristics of the first sparkling wines made in the 18th century. Then, Champagne was made with 50 - 200 grams of sugar. The « Libertine » has 'only' 65 g/l (normal 'brut' is less than 12g/litre). This Champagne is classified as 'doux'.

As the winemaker says: 'The Challenge was to achieve a balance between a higher sugar dosage and a fresh finish.'

- Blending of 4 to 5 vintages
- Ageing in cellar more than 12 years (currently 15 years)
- Light effervescence
- Sugar level of 65 g/l
- Sweetening (dosage) prepared with old wines of Champagne (more than 20 years) preserved in jeroboam