Champagne A. Robert, Ancrages Premier Cru

Champagne A. Robert, Ancrages Premier Cru. This is the Premier Cru champagne of Arnaud Robert from Fossoy on the Marne. Lively, rich, yellow fruit, pie dough, delicate. Beautiful mousse. Minerality, slightly salty. Structure. Long finish. Brilliant yellow-golden hue.

This sparkling wine is made from 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier from the Premier Cru vineyards in Vertus (Côte des Blancs) and Villeneuve. The vins de reserve are from 2 previous years, they make up 30% in the blend.
Hand harvested, fermented in stainless steel and large 3500l barrels. These base wines undergo malolactic fermentation (which softens the acids) and then mature for another 10 years on the lees.

• Serving: 10-12 °C
• Drinking: Now to 2030+

Champagne A. Robert, Ancrages Premier Cru

In total, Arnaud Robert cultivates no less than 68 different plots. These vineyards are located in the Vallée de la Marne and in the Côte des Blancs. Many are classified as Premier Cru (including in Vertus and Villeneuve ). Robert works according to both the HVE3 (Haute Valeurs Environmentale - comparable to organic ) and Viticulure Durable en Champagne (VDC).

Oldest vineyards in Champagne!

What is special is that Robert le Jeune founded the winery A. Robert in 1722. The vineyards are the oldest in the whole Champagne! So even older than those of Ruinart (the oldest champagne house). In addition to the wine cellars in Fossoy, Robert also has wine cellars in the C ô te des Blancs.

In total Arnaud Robert makes 6 different Champagnes. This Ancrages Premier Cru is one of his top ones. Also try his Alliances 17, Rosé, Millesime and Blanc de Blancs champagnes.

It's always time for champagne! And, champagne goes surprisingly well with almost every dish. Try it yourself and surprise your guests.

Champagne A. Robert, Ancrages Premier Cru