Robert Allait — Prestige 2016

Prestige 2016

Robert Allait | Prestige Cuvée | Vintage 2016

Yesterday, after a final Zoom call until 9:30 PM, one thing was clear: A long, intense 15-hour day deserves a worthy conclusion. And what could be better than a glass of Prestige – all by myself, simply for the moment.

100% Meunier? Not quite. 50% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir bring a beautiful balance between fruit, freshness and structure.

No malolactic fermentation – typical Robert Allait! This keeps the acidity lively, the citrus notes clear and the freshness noticeably preserved.

In the glass? Golden reflections, fine perlage. On the nose white peach, red apples, a hint of caramel. On the palate soft, elegant and still with wonderful liveliness.

Glass choice? Today the Fatto a Mano with the red stem – even though the blue foil of the champagne and the glass absolutely clash colorwise. But taste-wise it was exactly the right choice!

After the Le Mont de Reuil 2016 yesterday afternoon, so another bottle from Robert Allait from the cellar – and definitely a good decision.

Do you know Robert Allait? And how do you feel about Meunier champagne?

Tasting Notes

Golden reflections with fine perlage, white peach, red apples and a hint of caramel on the nose. Soft and elegant on the palate with vibrant acidity from avoiding malolactic fermentation.

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