2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Champagne Grand Cru; Blanc de Noirs
Region Champagne
Soil Clay and brown silt over frost-fractured chalk encountered at 70 cm
Elevation 118.0 meters
Orientation South To North
Vineyard Yield 37 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% estate fruit from the La Grande Ruelle lieu-dit in Ambonnay
Vine Age Planted in 1967
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Vertical Fixed-Platen Coquard Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak barrels and foudres
Tirage Date 21 Jul 2021
Disgorgement Date 19 Feb 2025
Sulfites 11.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 1,738 bottles
Bottles1,738
Certifications ECOCERT; DEMETER
Tasting Notes Morello cherry, red apple, grapefruit and red-fruit notes; creamy, elegant mousse; fresh, lively and dynamic palate with a long saline, tonic finish.
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Champagne Grand Cru
Region Champagne
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Fresh apple and pear aromas; lively acidity; citrus peel, red berries, earthy notes and restrained oak tannins; very dry, brisk finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif, croque monsieur, olives, seafood, fish or pork.
Producer Information
Website
Address
1 Place Barancourt, 51150 Ambonnay, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 53 78 61
Owner
Benoit Marguet
Cellarmaster
Benoit Marguet