- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir.
Region: France> Champagnge> Cote du Aube> Meurville.
Notes: 12% alc., practicing organic, all estate (Grower Champagne), stainless steel. native yeast.
Description: Christian Etienne is a grower champagne wine maker from Muerville in the Cote de Aube region ( specifically cote de bar). Lean and crisp with a beautiful toasty note. It drinks surprisingly fresh for a 2008 that’s has nearly two decades of depth. The 2008 vintage achieved notable recognition, winning a gold medal at the prestigious Concours Général Agricole in Paris. Christian Etienne Millésime 2008 vintage Champagne carries nearly two decades of developing grace and depth. Born in Meurville’s chalky soils where hand-harvested vines root deep, this vintage boasts a poised spirit — elegant yet energetic, refined without pretense. Generous toast and brioche frames and mingle with the fine bubbles offering complexity born from patience. The mousse is fine and persistent, giving texture that’s both lively and plush.