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Champagne Baron-FuentéVallée de la Marne

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Country
FranceFrance
Region
Vallée de la Marne
Type
Champagne
Producer
Champagne Baron-Fuenté
Winemaker
Gabriel Baron
Grapes
Meunier60%Chardonnay30%Pinot Noir10%
Alcohol
12.5% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Sparkling · gold

DosageBrut
Bubbles
Acidity
Body
Alcohol12.5% vol

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Wine profile · Sparkling

Dosage Brut

Level 2 of 5 — Dry and balanced

What it is

Dosage is the small amount of sugar (the liqueur d'expédition) added to a sparkling wine at the very end. It decides whether the wine is bone-dry or sweet.

Where you feel it

On the tip of the tongue and on the finish: the balance between sugar and acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the wine's label (for example "Brut" or "Off-dry").

It comes from the category on the label, set in EU law in grams of sugar per litre: Brut Nature under 3 g/L, Extra Brut 0–6, Brut under 12, Extra Dry 12–17, Sec 17–32, Demi-Sec 32–50 and Doux over 50.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Brut Nature / Extra Brut
  2. 2Brut This wine
  3. 3Extra Dry / Sec
  4. 4Demi-Sec
  5. 5Doux

In practice, for this wine

The most versatile: from aperitif right through the meal.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Bubbles

Level 2 of 5 — Fine and creamy – a soft mousse

In line with typical (2.1) · Typical: average of 50 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

The bubbles (the "mousse") are the sparkle of the wine: the size, fineness and persistence of the carbon dioxide bubbles.

Where you feel it

On the tongue and palate: fine bubbles feel creamy; large, lively ones prickle more.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

A traditional-method sparkling wine is at about 5–6 bar of pressure; a semi-sparkling one at 1–2.5 bar. Time on the lees usually makes the bubbles finer. Our scale rates the feel in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Very fine, delicate
  2. 2Fine and creamy This wine
  3. 3Lively and persistent
  4. 4Brisk
  5. 5Vigorous

In practice, for this wine

Good with shellfish and creamy starters.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Acidity

Level 3 of 5 — Fresh and balanced – like a green apple

Below typical (4.5) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced This wine
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy

In practice, for this wine

Versatile at the table: grilled fish, poultry, warm salads. Moderate chilling lifts the freshness.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Body

Level 2 of 5 — Light, with presence – like semi-skimmed milk

In line with typical (2.4) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the typical profile of this type of wine (WSET), as we have no specific data. Estimate

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish This wine
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad
  5. 5Full: dense and rich

In practice, for this wine

Good with fish, poultry and vegetarian food; it won't drown delicate flavours.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Alcohol 12.5% vol

Level 3 of 5 — Balanced – soft warmth on the finish

Above typical (2.5) · Typical: average of 135 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 12.5% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol This wine
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Classic balance, at ease with most dishes.

Tasting notes

Producer's notes

ColourA lovely golden colour, bright and luminous, set off by fine, persistent bubbles forming an elegant bead, showing careful making and maturation.
NoseThe aroma is refined and expressive, with stone fruit to the fore — ripe peach and dried apricot — alongside delicate floral nuances. Notes of honey and brioche also emerge, adding complexity and elegance, the result of the balance between the predominance of Meunier and ageing on the lees.
PalateOn tasting it's harmonious, round and fresh, with a creamy texture and well-integrated acidity. The palate shows breadth and structure, keeping its fruity character and a long, slightly toasty, enveloping finish.

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Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
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Description

The Baron family has farmed its own vines since the 17th century. In 1961 Gabriel Baron met the Spaniard Dolores Fuenté at the village dance. At the time being a winemaker carried little social standing, so when introducing himself he said he was a postman. Soon after they married and, as a wedding present, received a hectare of vineyard from the groom's family.

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