Serge Mathieu Tete De Cuvee Select Brut Champagne

 A "Grower Champagne" that is powerful and full bodied style yet not overly weighty, showing yeast, rich apple butter, tropical fruit, raw almonds and brioche. D&M Tasting Notes

"Offers a lovely fragrance of spice, toast, yeast, citrus and vanilla. The flavors, echoing the aromas, are rich and creamy, full and flavorful, yet the finish is long and crisp -- superb."Score: 18, The Underground Wine Journal.

Serge Mathieu is located in the village of Avirey-Lingey in the Aube (oh’b) district about 45 minutes from Chablis. Given its proximity to Chablis you would think chardonnay but this is Pinot territory, with about 85% of this area is planted with pinot noir. The Mathieu’s have lived in this area since 1760. Plot by plot they have built a vineyard that now covers thirty acres. For seven generations the family sold their grapes to the big houses such as Billecart-Salmon but in 1972 Serge began bottling under his own label.