Technical Specifications
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay54%
Pinot Meunier26%
Pinot Noir20%
Region Champagne
Soil Premiers crus and grands crus, Grande vallée de la marne and côte des blancs
Harvest Dates September 11-20, 2006
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Premiers Crus and Grands Crus from Grande Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs, including Aÿ Vauzelle Terme
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudres
Pressing Method Traditional Champagne
Base Wine Years 2006 vintage (54% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 26% Pinot Meunier) with 22% reserve wines from 2005 vintage and 5% from 2004 vintage
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Natural clarification during lees aging with bâtonnage
Closure Cork
Production Volume 345,052 bottles
Bottles345,052
Magnums13,964
Jeroboams390
Production Details Late Disgorgement version. Fermentation in oak foudres on lees with weekly bâtonnage. Harvest began September 11, 2006 at Aÿ Vauzelle Terme. Average potential alcohol slightly less than 10.5°. Traditional viticulture without herbicides.
Producer Information
Website
Address
68 rue du Colonel Fabien, 51530 DIZY, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 55 68 11
Email
Owner
Jean-Hervé Chiquet, Laurent Chiquet
Cellarmaster
Jean-Hervé Chiquet, Laurent Chiquet