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It was in 1915 that Armand-Raphaël Graser, then a wine merchant in Alsace, left his native region to join Champagne and set up in Damery, in an 18th-century building with typical Champagne architecture, the company's current head office. He began producing Champagne under the brand name "AR Lenoble", "A.R." for his initials and "Lenoble" as a tribute to the nobility of Champagne wines.
In 1947, his son Joseph then succeeded him, then in 1973, on Joseph's retirement, the House passed into the hands of Jean-Marie Malassagne, Armand-Raphaël's grandson, who himself in 1993 handed over the keys to the house to his daughter Anne and son Antoine, the 4th generation at the helm of this very fine House.
Today, in order to pursue its development, the company has decided to open up its capital to the Frère-Gallienne family's FG Bros holding company, which owns stakes in Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Emilion. Antoine Malassagne "remains associated and operationally involved to ensure the continuity of the work accomplished alongside his sister Anne over three decades.
This cuvée precisely embodies the identity of the House's Chardonnays, revealing the purity and mineral tension of the Grand Cru terroir of the Côte des blancs. It is based on a notable proportion of wines from Réserve, whose careful ageing - in foudres, and partly in corked magnums - adds complexity and structure to the whole. An average of 54 months' maturation in the cellar ensures harmonious integration of the grape varieties and a subtle patina.
On the nose, the first sensations evoke yeasty notes of breadcrumbs, before giving way to a livelier palette dominated by fresh citrus and spearmint. With a little aeration, fresh hazelnut appears, bringing a gourmet and still youthful dimension to the whole. The palate is straightforward and crystal-clear, with straightforward flavors of lime and grapefruit, carried by a delicate, creamy, perfectly melted effervescence. The elegant salinity and restrained spiciness of the finish follow on aromatically from the palate.
This Champagne, still young, is already showing definite ageing potential. It lends itself admirably to refined pairings such as oysters, scallop carpaccio, filet of Saint-Pierre with vanilla and tonka bean emulsion, or poultry supreme with cream. As for desserts, its freshness and structure make it an ideal ally for lemon meringue pie or sabayon au Champagne.
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Founded in 1971, the Club Trésors de Champagne is a very exclusive circle that brings together 25 of the region’s finest artisan winemakers. United by a love for their terroir, respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a vision for the future, these exceptional winemakers have been rigorously selected for the excellence of their work. Membership in the club is granted only upon sponsorship by one or more existing members.
For them, champagne is not just a celebratory drink; it is a unique story told through every bottle.
The “Spécial Club” cuvée
Being a member of this highly exclusiveclub allows winemakers to produce a unique, vintage-dated prestige cuvée: the Spécial Club. Recognized as the ultimate symbol of their expertise, this cuvée undergoes a rigorous process to ensure impeccable quality.
To earn this coveted “label,” each bottle must pass through rigorous stages:
