The general movement towards dryer wines, together with the habit of drinking champagne as an apéritif, has popularised the consumption of Brut. However, many wine-lovers still enjoy the softness and the gentle reminder of past pleasures provided by a Demi-Sec.
brilliant and intense golden yellow in colour.
richly expressive, it opens with aromas of dried fruit, almonds and hazelnuts, followed by grilled and toasted aromas. After a few years, the nose will evolve towards deeper notes of honey and pine resin.
full-bodied and generous, it is a rich wine with a rounded feel.
Serve between 6°C and 8°C.
The full-bodied nature and slight sweetness of Demi-Sec naturally calls for sweet dessert dishes and will add depth and flavours to such desserts, especially pastries.
chardonnay 45%*, pinot noir 40%*, pinot meunier 15%*.
the blend is made of wines from more than 55 crus or villages, with an average vineyard rating of an impressive 94%. At least 10%, and sometimes over 20% of reserve wines are also used to ensure perfect consistency in the Demi-Sec.
Aged for at least three years. The wine is then dosed with a liqueur made up from cane sugar dissolved in wine from the same cuvée. The dosage is 40 grams per litre.
*Exact proportions may vary slightly from one cuvée to another. They are shown here as a guideline.
