“After darkness, I hope for light.” That’s the motto of the Tessendier family, owners of a 20-hectare vineyard in the Borderies terroir. The exceptionally talented master blenders Jerome and Lilian Tessendier created their own brand, drawing on their ancestral expertise. With enormous complexity, this cuvee beautifully showcases its prestigious Grande Champagne terroir.

Tasting Notes

Profile: The rich initial nose is characterised by notes of apricot stone. Allowed to breathe, it evokes a tarte Tatin and fig jam. The unctuous attack has an almost earthy texture. The mid-palate is luscious (thyme, oregano) and honeyed (lime blossom). The long finish is heady (clove) and spicy (candied ginger). Red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) punctuate the flavour palette.

Nose: Ample, rich. The very empyreumatic (apricot stone, cedar) initial nose has majestic presence. Allowed to breathe, it develops stunning notes of tarte tatin, fig jam and heather honey The Grande Champagne
terroir is magnificently reproduced. It reveals aromas of cep, truffle, dead leaves, exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit, flambeed banana) and corinthian raisins.

Palate: Both lively and unctuous. The fleshy and pulpy (plum, white grape) attack is very dense. Its gravelly, almost earthy, texture boasts imposing fullness and power. On the mid-palate, aromatic plants (thyme, oregano), lime blossom, honey, almond milk and grape are placed delicately on the palate. The end of the palate is floral (lilac, lavender, rose petal).

Finish: Long, silky. Continuing on from the nose and the palate, the start of the finish is characterised by notes of zan liquorice sweets, purple violets and clove. Cocoa bean and candied ginger then bring lots of length
and firmness. The retronasal olfaction is terpenic (apricot stone), fruity (strawberry, raspberry) and honeyed (heather). Just like the nose, the empty glass is empyreumatic.