2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pierry Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Silty clay containing flint and limestone; orange ypresian clay subsoil with circulating fresh groundwater and deeper chalk
Orientation West-Facing, Mid-Slope
Sites Les Gayères, Pierry Premier Cru (single parcel)
Vine Age Vines planted in 1974
Fermentation Vessels 100% oak barrels, 350–600 L
Dosage 1.5 g/L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,270 bottles
Bottles1,270
Production Details The 2020 75 cl release was vinified and matured for 10 months in 350–600 L oak barrels, then aged under natural cork for four years. The parcel has a 10–15% gradient. A specialist Champagne vendor recommends serving around 10–11°C.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with silver highlights; redcurrant, raspberry, floral and subtle spice aromas; ample, silky texture with saline freshness and a long, dry finish
Food Pairing Cecina, tuna carpaccio, prawn tempura, pigeon with cherries, crisp sweetbreads, sesame-seared tuna, Langres, Chaource, or strawberry-and-mint soup
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pierry Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Silty clay containing flint calcites; orange ypresian clay subsoil with circulating fresh groundwater and deeper chalk
Orientation West-Facing, Mid-Slope
Sites Les Gayères, Pierry Premier Cru (single parcel)
Vine Age Vines planted in 1974
Fermentation Vessels 100% oak barrels, 350–600 L
Dosage 2.0 g/L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,100 bottles
Bottles2,100
Production Details The archived producer range presents this as the 2019 75 cl release. It was vinified and matured for 10 months in 350–600 L oak barrels, aged under natural cork for four years, and came from a west-facing mid-slope parcel with a 10–15% gradient.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pierry Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Silty clay containing flint and limestone; orange ypresian clay subsoil with circulating fresh groundwater and deeper chalk
Orientation West-Facing, Mid-Slope
Sites Les Gayères, Pierry Premier Cru (single parcel)
Vine Age Vines planted in 1974
Fermentation Vessels 100% oak barrels, 350–600 L
Dosage 1.5 g/L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Producer’s 2026 range presents this as the 2018 1.5 L release. The wine was vinified and matured for 10 months in 350–600 L oak barrels and aged under natural cork for six years. The west-facing, mid-slope parcel has a 10–15% gradient.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pierry Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Silty clay containing flint calcites; orange ypresian clay subsoil with circulating fresh groundwater and deeper chalk
Orientation West-Facing, Mid-Slope
Sites Les Gayères, Pierry Premier Cru (single parcel)
Vine Age Vines planted in 1974
Fermentation Vessels 100% oak barrels, 350–600 L
Dosage 2.0 g/L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume
Magnums100
Production Details The archived producer range presents this as the 2017 1.5 L release. The wine was vinified and matured for 10 months in 350–600 L oak barrels and aged under natural cork for four years. The west-facing, mid-slope parcel has a 10–15% gradient.
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2581828 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |