Frerejean Frères

Cuvée des Hussards 2012 Premier Cru

Named in homage to Napoleon's light cavalry--who were the first to use sabrage--Cuvée des Hussards is powerful and expressive. FJF craft the wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from vieilles vignes of more than 40 years old on chalky soils. The 2012 vintage is regarded as one of reference.

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HARVEST NOTE

• 2012 Vintage
• Tête de cuvée
• Malolactic Fermentation
• Late Disgorgement
• Low dosage

TASTING NOTE

The nose is expressive, with notes of citrus fruits, white flowers and summer fruits. On the palette, the Cuvée des Hussards 2012 is silky, generous, developing into layers of white fruits and a beautiful minerality on the finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Very versatile, with notes of citrus and balanced acidity will be the perfect aperitif with Oysters, Seafood and ceviche.

TECHNICAL DATA

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from specific vieilles vignes plots from Premier & Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs

85% Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, Grauves & Chouilly
15% Pinot Noir from Vertus

Only 20,000 bottles produced

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

“…The nose is expressive, with
notes of citrus fruits, white
flowers and summer fruits. On
the palette, la Cuvée des
Hussards 2012 is silky, generous,
developing into layers of white
fruits and a beautiful minerality
on the finish. Superb!…”
96+ points Bordeaux Index