Éole 2017
Antoine Grethen | Extra Brut | 2017 Vintage
Right when pouring, the Éole from Antoine Grethen shows this light copper tone – warm, restrained, almost golden.
On the nose, fine herbal spice, tart red fruit, a hint of florality. Nothing intrusive, a calm note, precise and elegant.
On the palate then this clear, chalky texture: lean, focused, quiet – with a delicate tart fruit note that gives it character.
24 months in barrel and 24 months on lees give it structure, but no heaviness.
More like the wine is saying: "I have calm. Take some for yourself."
Tasting Notes
Light copper-colored champagne with fine herbal spice and tart red fruit on the nose. Lean and focused on the palate with clear, chalky texture and delicate fruit character.
Schon beim Einschenken zeigt der Éole von @antoinegrethen diesen leicht kupfernen Ton – warm, zurückhaltend, fast golden. In der Nase feine…
Details
| Producer | Antoine Grethen |
| Cuvée | Éole |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Category | Extra Brut |
| Grape Varieties | Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Terroir | — |
| Style | Extra Brut, Brut, Grower Champagne |
| Highlights | chalky, herbal spice, tart red fruit, lean |