Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification AOC Champagne; Brut
Region Champagne
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Legacy release: Chardonnay from Villenauxe-la-Grande; Meunier from Montigny-sous-Châtillon and Cuchery; Pinot Noir from Verpillières-sur-Ource
Fermentation Vessels Legacy release: stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Legacy 50/30/20 release: estate fruit was hand harvested, naturally settled and vinified slowly with minimal intervention in stainless steel. Reserve wines matured in 50 hL vats and 300 L barrels. Fine-lees ageing lasted at least 10 months, followed by at least 36 months of bottle-cellar ageing and a further 8 months after disgorgement before release. A specialist trade listing matching this legacy blend reports 12.5% alcohol, 7 g/L dosage, an average vine age of 25 years and a serving range of 10–12°C; these values are retained only in legacy-release context because the current producer blend has changed.
Certifications Terra Vitis (legacy producer sheet)
Tasting Notes Pink grapefruit, strawberry, violet, marshmallow and red fruits; lively, fruity and delicate, with freshness and purity
Food Pairing Aperitif; fish; charcuterie
Critics Ratings Jancis Robinson 17/20 (September 2021); Guide Hachette 2018: 1 star; Bettane et Desseauve 2018: 14.5/20; Wine Enthusiast 2017: 88/100; Gault et Millau Champagne 2018: 16/20; Parker: 89/100
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