2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Clay-limestone soils over sandy subsoils rich in fossilized shells
Orientation South-East
Sites Les Vigneules, Les Spectres and Les Caquerets, Chamery Premier Cru
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels 400 L barrels
Pressing Method First Press Only
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 400
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Vinified without added sulfites. The wine aged on fine lees for 9 months before bottling and was then aged under cork. A currently listed 750 mL trade release reports disgorgement in October 2024.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Calcareous clay with limestone pebbles over sandy subsoil containing tiny fossils
Sites Chamery
Fermentation Vessels Six-year-old barrels in 228 L and 400 L formats
Pressing Method Direct Press
Disgorgement Date Nov 2022
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details Direct-pressed wine aged for 10 months in six-year-old 228 L and 400 L barrels, followed by four and a half years on lees before November 2022 disgorgement.
Tasting Notes Larkin Imports describes a slightly golden appearance and fine bead, with croissant, apple, candied kumquat, almond, salinity and gentle oxidative aromas; the palate is broad, long, fresh and zippy, with citrus, salt, honey and a rich texture.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Calcareous clay with limestone pebbles over sandy subsoil containing tiny fossils
Orientation South-East
Sites Les Vigneules, Les Spectres and Les Caquerets, Chamery
Fermentation Vessels Six-year-old barrels in 228 L and 400 L formats
Pressing Method Direct Press
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details Organic fruit was not yet certified and was in the fourth and final conversion year. After direct pressing, the wine spent 11 months in six-year-old 228 L and 400 L barrels, followed by four years on lees before disgorgement.
Sources: larkinimports.com.au ↗ · Compare this vintage