Champagne Huré Frères
Terre Natale 2012

The Champagne Terre Natale 2012 by Huré Fréres is the home made cuvée produced only out of exceptional vintages, in small quantities. The proposed blend comes exclusively from the oldest vineyards of the Sélections Massale in the Premier Cru vineyards of Ludes: 40% Chardonnay from the Lieu-Dit Les Sentiers planted in 1974, 30% Pinot Noir from the Lieu-Dit Les Chemins d'Amis planted in 1979 and the remaining 30% Meunier from the Lieu-Dit Le Grosse Pierre, where the vines date back as far as 1963. The aging period of this special Cuvée is at least 10 years on its own yeasts before disgorging. Final dosage is 2 g/l - making it an Extra Brut.

The result is an intense and elegant Champagne both to the taste and to the scent: notes of dried fruit, walnuts, ripe peach, up to the confectionery are perceived to the sense of smell; while in the mouth it is rich in taste and persistent, with a surprising freshness for a Champagne of this structure. Perfect for an important dinner and in combination with white meats or with a classic "plateau de fromage".

Champagne Huré Frères

Huré Frères is a family-run domaine that for over 50 years has been pursuing its philosophy of "artisanal" Champagne in Ludes, in the heart of Montagne de Reims, thanks to Raoul and François (oenologists) and Pierre (winemaker). The vineyards from which the champagnes Huré Frères come from are mostly located in the Premier Cru villages of Ludes and Villedommange: the first - located east of the Montagne de Reims - is characterized by a clayey-calcareous soil, with some sandy infiltrations; it is the terroir par excellence of Millésime and elegant and aging Champagnes. The second, on the other hand, is located west of the Montagne de Reims and composed of soils with sand and graveluches - a mixture of limestone and clay - and is the terroir of origin of Brut Sans Annèe, where the balance of aromas predominates. Other vineyards are located in Brouillet and Serzy-et-Prin, in Vallée de l'Ardre, and Vavray-le-Grand. Respect for the land and its fruits is the fundamental concept for the viticulture of the Huré family, with the firm conviction that the imprint of a "living" terroir and healthy grapes necessarily translates into quality. It is through techniques such as the use of organic compounds or the maintenance of the natural turf that the balance between soil, plant and climate is achieved. The winemaking techniques then, are centered on the concept of preserving the richness of the grapes and their potential, thanks to the adaptation to different conditions depending on the year and the separate vinification of each variety, village, parcel (Lieu-Dit). Moreover, since the beginning of the activity, the best vintages are kept in the Vin de Réserve cellar, destined - through Solera Method - to Cuvées such as Memoire and Invitation. Such Champagnes are real witnesses of a family artisan tradition of over 50 years