Brut
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About this bottle
Eugène Mercier founded the house in Épernay (pronounced ay-pair-NAY) in 1858, at the age of 20. In 1870 he began building a cask that was hailed as the largest in the world: it was about 5 m high, weighed over 20 tonnes and held as much wine as 200,000 bottles. In 1889 it drew crowds at the World's Fair in Paris. Today Mercier belongs to the LVMH group.
According to the house's website, Mercier Brut is 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier and 15% Chardonnay. Thanks to the predominance of black grapes, notes of ripe apple and pear appear on the palate, and the finish is generous and full. The house does not state the dosage or the ageing time.
Chef de cave Christophe Bonnefond describes it as a fruity, bold and direct Champagne with a simple, easily recognisable taste. The house emphasises distinct fruit aromas and a style that combines fullness with freshness.
Mercier sees it as a wine to share at home with friends, and recommends it with sea bream ceviche with lime. It also works as an aperitif and with snacks.
About the houseAn Épernay house that the twenty-year-old Eugène Mercier founded in 1858 with the idea of Champagne for every budget. The founder left behind 18 km of cellars, the largest cask in the world and the first advertising film in history.History, people and stories: Mercier
