2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025–2028; indicated peak in 2034
Classification Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Millésimé
Region Champagne
Soil Light, Shallow, Highly calcareous soils with outcropping campanian chalk
Orientation West
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels aged 3–10 years
Pressing Method Traditional Champagne Pressing, Retaining The Cœur De Cuvée
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Chardonnay from massal selections and multiple traditional rootstocks, from vines described as more than 35 years old, was harvested at optimal maturity. The wine spent six months on fine lees with measured bâtonnage, was bottled without fining or filtration, disgorged by hand, and dosed at 3–4 g/L. Recommended service is 10–11°C.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with silver reflections; lemon, green apple, white flowers, wet chalk, sweet almond and light brioche; citrus, pear and dried flowers on a taut, saline, chalky palate with a long mineral finish
Food Pairing Oysters; sea-bass tartare with lime; herring-caviar blinis; seared scallops with celeriac purée; roasted turbot with beurre blanc; truffled poultry; lemon-meringue tart; orange-blossom soufflé; almond financier
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2022–2027; indicated peak in 2030
Classification Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Millésimé
Region Champagne
Soil Light soil with outcropping chalk
Orientation West
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Dosage 2.0 g/L
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Production Details Single-parcel Chardonnay from the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay; the vines are described as approximately forty years old and low yielding, producing concentrated grapes. The wine was matured in wood.
Tasting Notes Fruity, spicy and pastry-like, with pastry aromas and a textured, relief-filled palate
Food Pairing Aperitif or beginning of a meal
Critics Ratings 93
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs
Region Champagne
Production Details Vinous reported fruit from two Chavot parcels planted in 1953 and 1978. Reviews of the sampled 2017 release report January 2021 disgorgement; Vinous gives dosage as 2–4 g/L, while The Wine Independent reports less than 5 g/L.
Tasting Notes The Wine Independent (November 2022): honeysuckle, lime blossom, sea spray, yellow apple, powdered ginger, cashew butter, mineral and citrus layers, lime-zest and creamy finish. Vinous (November 2021): subtle, nuanced and translucent with lingering floral notes. Gault&Millau 2023: brioche, toast and butter, with a lively palate and an oxidative touch.
Food Pairing Roasted John Dory with beurre blanc
Critics Ratings 95
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Blanc de Blancs Millésime
Region Champagne
Soil Soft soils with campanian chalk present at 20 cm
Orientation West
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Pressing
Production Details Massal-selection Chardonnay from a mixture of new and old rootstocks; grapes were hand-picked at full ripeness. The wine was disgorged by hand and dosed at 3–4 g/L.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni: bright, finely sculpted, energetic, mid-weight, driven and precise. RVF: chalky power on the finish and strong character.
Critics Ratings 96
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2014 Technical Specifications
Classification Blanc de Blancs Millésimé
Region Champagne
Critics Ratings 92
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