2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Meunier
Region Champagne
Soil Clay and silt with flint and small stones over chalky subsoils
Orientation East-Facing
Vine Age Massale-selection parcels planted between 1947 and 1964
Fermentation Vessels 228 L barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,255 bottles
Bottles3,255
Production Details Naturally farmed using biodynamic methods, dynamic cover crops and reduced tilling. Fermentation included regular lees stirring; the wine then aged on its lees in barrel for seven months before bottling without filtration.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Meunier
Region Champagne
Soil Clay and silt with flint and small stones over chalky subsoils
Orientation East-Facing
Vine Age Massale-selection parcels planted between 1947 and 1964
Fermentation Vessels 228 L barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Press Following Hand Harvest At Full Ripeness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,255 bottles
Bottles3,255
Production Details Organically farmed using biodynamic methods, dynamic cover crops and reduced tilling. The Vinous-reviewed release was dosed at 2.5 g/L and disgorged in December 2024, while the review notes that multiple disgorgements occurred during the year.
Tasting Notes Vinous’s review of the 2021 release emphasizes a floral, understated profile with crushed flowers, mint, lemon oil, chalk and citrus.
Critics Ratings 92
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Meunier
Region Champagne
Soil Clay and silt with flint and small stones over chalky subsoils
Orientation East-Facing
Vine Age Massale-selection parcels planted between 1947 and 1964
Fermentation Vessels 228 L barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Press Following Hand Harvest At Full Ripeness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,306 bottles
Bottles3,306
Production Details Organically farmed using biodynamic methods, dynamic cover crops and reduced tilling. The Vinous-reviewed release was dosed at 2 g/L and disgorged in December 2023.
Tasting Notes Vinous’s review of the 2020 release emphasizes tension, energy and salinity, with pear, dried flowers, mint and crushed-rock nuances.
Critics Ratings 92
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2016 Technical Specifications
Region Champagne
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni’s 2016 review describes a bright, vibrant wine combining Meunier richness, pronounced minerality, floral perfume and a refined finish.
Critics Ratings 95
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