This Champagne Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs with a great aromatic richness proudly represents the values of the house.
Story
Location
Exposure : South, South-East
Altitude : 170m
Altitude : 170m
Terroir
Origine of Grapes : 100% Grauves Premier Cru Côte des Blancs
Growing Area : Coeur de Terroir
Vines Age : 45 years
Soils type : Chalk
Growing Area : Coeur de Terroir
Vines Age : 45 years
Soils type : Chalk
In the vineyard
Method : Sustainable Viticulture
100% Hand-Harvested
100% Hand-Harvested
Vinification
Pressure : Fractional (prunings are separated from the rest and eliminated)
Fermentation : In stainless steel vats
Reserve Wines : 0%
Bottling : 2015
Fermentation : In stainless steel vats
Reserve Wines : 0%
Bottling : 2015
Ageing
Ageing on laths : 42 months
Disgorgement : 24/97/2019
Disgorgement : 24/97/2019
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 12,5 ABV
Residual Sugar: 4,5 g/l
Advice
Serving
Drinking Window : To drink within two years
Service Temperature : 8-11 °C
Service Temperature : 8-11 °C
Tasting notes
A brilliant yellow colour highlighted by flashes of gold. On the nose freshness and minerality subtly marry with notes of ripe citrus fruit. A crisp and tight attack is sustained by the creamy texture of the mousse whilst the freshness of the wine is perfectly complemented by flavours of citrus fruit and stone fruit culminating in a finish that is long and full of flavour.
Food and wine pairings
Shellfish, Poultry, Veal, lean fish, cheese
Reviews
"This brilliant wine is the result of a partnership between Erick de Sousa in the Côte des Blancs and Burgundian Chardonnay specialist Olivier Leflaive. It shines with crisp white fruit and citrus flavor, textured with minerality. Bottle age has let a touch of toastiness creep in, making it very ready to drink."
