 This cuvée is produced with a parcel which come from a 1er cru in the Côte des Blancs area. It finds its minerality in a chalky subsoil and develops rich and complex aromas, revealing a great terroir.
Cultural practices : traditional, done in a sustainable way.
Grape-varieties and vineyard :
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100% Chardonnay . Terroir of Voipreux. Our parcel was planted in 1961. South-east exposition. Soil with silt and limestone, not deep with calk on the surface. Chalky subsoil.
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30% of which are reserve wines of past years.
Method of vinification :
- Grapes are picked up by hand when fully ripen, and traditionally pressed.
- Alcoholic fermentation in vats
- Malolactic fermentation partly made
- Ageing for 6 months and light filtration before bottling during the springs time
Disgorging and dosage : disgorging « à la volée » (by hand) and dosage at 7-8 Gr/l
This Blanc de Blancs Champagne develops a great aromatic presence and gives a subtle and elegant character. This Champagne has a beautiful gold color and reprents our Terroir. In the mouth, the aroma reveals a perfect maturity and the quality of the grapes. The finish is powerful and shows a nice minerality.
Tasting notes :
Decanter Wine awards : bronze medal.
Wine Spectator : 87 /100.
Gerhard Eichelmann - Mondo : frais et direct au nez , minéralité délicate, fruits blancs, rétro-olfaction intéressante.
87/100
The Daily Mail – Mathew Dukes : This beautiful Champagne is one I won’t forgot.
Vins, Saveurs et Traditions : Nez fin et complexe dominé par des arômes de fruit secs. Attaque franche, vive et puissante ... Magnifique cuvée d’apéritif.
Le rouge et le blanc : Bouche ronde, grasse et souple, tenue par une acidité et une amertume intéressantes. Retro-olfaction sur l’amande amère. La minéralité du terroir est marquée...
Wine and food matching : Perfect with a grilled fish. It will develop all is maturity with prawn fritter or fried foie gras.
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