Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Fromenteau (Pinot Gris) 100%
Classification Brut Nature
Region Champagne
Soil Upper jurassic kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South
Sites Les Truchots
Oak Types Local oak from the Forêt d'Orient
Barrel Size 600
Base Wine Years 2019 (50%); 2020 (50%)
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 7°C · 45°F
Production Details Les Truchots is certified organic and worked by horses. The wine was made without chaptalization, filtration or clarification, underwent natural malolactic fermentation and was made with little sulfur. It was matured entirely for eight months in 600 L demi-muids made from local Forêt d'Orient oak, followed by three years of aging on laths.
Tasting Notes Pale gold and straw yellow; floral notes with mirabelle plum and apricot
Food Pairing Spaghetti alla bottarga; summer vegetable tian; lightly spiced chicken stew
Critics Ratings 92
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Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Fromenteau 100%
Classification Brut Nature
Region Champagne
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Bottling Date May 2016
Production Volume 375 bottles
Bottles375
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