The 2002 vintage for Champagne was exceptional, characterized by a cold, frosty winter, a late but ideal spring, and a warm, dry, sunny summer. Fleury is renowned for its commitment to biodynamic farming methods. This 2002 Extra Brut is a vintage cuvée, typically a blend of approximately 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. It was released after reaching full maturity, boasting excellent balance and acidity, which bodes well for its aging potential. 【A superb, rare vintage (3500 bottles produced) from an excellent Champagne vintage, elaborated using biologic and biodynamic farming methods.】 This Champagne offers a big, toasty, and yeasty profile, with a slightly oxidative character. Notes of buttered toast and green apple are present, alongside tight bubbles, good acidity, and impressive depth and complexity. As it warms, the toast element becomes more pronounced, lending a serious and profound feel to the wine. Other descriptions include caramel and vanilla notes, with the fruit showing a graceful decline while remaining beautiful. It's also described as classy, elegant, and voluptuous, with quince, marmalade, honey, sour candies, mushrooms, a hint of truffles, old furniture, old library, sherry wine, nail polish, vanilla, caramelized apples, baked pears, apricots and peaches, very ripe red plums, blackberries, melon, coconut, guava, walnuts, puff pastries, salted caramel, and spiced cookies. The texture is very creamy, delicate, and sensual, with high acidity ensuring a very long life. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions include shellfish, crab, and lobster. 🥂 As a complex and traditional sparkling wine, this Fleury Extra Brut 2002 is perfectly suited for celebrations or as a serious food-pairing Champagne. Given its age, it's a wine to be savored for its beautifully developed character.