Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Total Acidity 10 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Pinot Noir57%
Chardonnay43%
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 21 Sep 1996
Sites Pinot Noir from Ay and Dizy (26%), Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims Grand Crus (31%), Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs (43%)
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Lees Aging 3 months
Tirage Date 4 Jul 1997
Bottling Date 4 Jul 1997
Dosage Extra Brut g/L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 25,911 bottles
Bottles25,911
Magnums1,090
Production Details Vinified in foudres (large oak casks). Lees stirred weekly for 3 months. Cold clarification.