The colour is pale gold. The mousse is lively, slightly broad at first but then refining into a finer, persistent perlage. On the nose lemon zest, green apple and white peach, intertwine with hints of crushed chalk. In the mouth fresh, savoury and mouthwatering. The finish is clean and brisk, though somewhat short, leaving a final impression of citrus zest.
Founded in the 1970s in Sillery, a Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, Champagne François Secondé is one of the few independent growers to vinify entirely within this historic terroir. Continue reading “Champagne François Secondé “Intégral” Grand Cru Zero Dosage”
The colour is dark ruby. On the nose grapes, cherries, raspberries and a gentle herbal touch. In the mouth a good balance between fine tannins and a refreshing acidity, with a drying finish. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is pale gold. On the nose chamomile, white peach, pear and lemon zest. In the mouth crisp and clean, with a slight salinity. The finish is surprisingly long for a wine in this price range.
The colour is medium straw. On the nose pineapple, peach, candied citrus fruits, chamomile. In the mouth harmonious, with a good acidity. The aftertaste is medium long. 
The colour is medium gold. On the nose almonds, dried apricot, candied lime-peel and saffron. In the mouth sweet with a balancing acidity. For the kind of wine, the aftertaste is rather short.
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose cherries and floral notes of roses and lavender. In the mouth, at first rather harsh, with drying tannins. The aftertaste is pretty long.
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose blueberry, plum, tobacco. In the mouth grippy tannins. The aftertaste is rather short.
The colour is medium gold. On the nose lychee, tangerine, ginger. In the mouth viscous with a balancing acidity. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose sour cherries, dried figs, walnuts. In the mouth refreshing, with a medium long aftertaste.
The colour is medium straw. On the nose bay, rosemary, thyme, green apple. In the mouth sweet and sour. The aftertaste is medium long with a nice acid note.