2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2024-2030, with a suggested peak in 2026
Classification Cumières Premier Cru
Region Coteaux Champenois
Soil Limestone- and marl-rich soil with abundant chalk and small sandstone inclusions
Fermentation Vessels One 500-liter French-oak barrel
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Of Whole Bunches In A Traditional Coquard Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Bottling Date 8 Mar 2023
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 11°C · 52°F
Production Volume 587 bottles
Bottles587
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit from biodynamically cultivated Cumières parcels farmed by Vincent Laval. Fermentation and maturation lasted 19 months in barrel, including maturation on the lees until bottling, without added sulfur.
Tasting Notes Clear light golden-yellow; ripe yellow apple, pear, white flowers, brioche and lightly smoky minerality; rich and structured with creamy texture, ripe fruit and fresh acidity.
Food Pairing Citrus-dressed scallop tartare, aubergine-caviar blini, cheese gougères, cod with beurre blanc, asparagus-parmesan risotto, or poultry with preserved lemon
Producer Information
Website
Address
1 Place Barancourt, 51150 Ambonnay, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 53 78 61
Owner
Benoit Marguet
Cellarmaster
Benoit Marguet