Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 9.2 g/L
pH 3.07
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Noir; 30% Meunier; 20% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Cellaring potential of five years or more
Region Champagne
Sites More than 100 Champagne crus; the importer locates the source vineyards in Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Aube and Vallée de la Marne
Fermentation Vessels 100% thermoregulated stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow, Qualitative Pressing Close To The Vineyards, With Separation Of Juices
Dosage 8.0 g/L
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Current producer specification: at least 30% reserve wines; hand-harvested grapes picked at full maturity; static juice clarification; alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts; a reserve collection of more than 150 wines kept on fine lees cru by cru; malolactic fermentation is largely predominant but decided case by case; at least 24 months on lees and at least six months after disgorgement. House-vineyard practices—not necessarily all partner vineyards—include dry farming, mechanical under-row weeding, natural grass between rows and zero herbicide, with Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne and High Environmental Value level 3 certification. Recommended serving range is 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh and harmonious, with pear, white peach, citrus and orange blossom on the nose; toasted bread, fresh almond and mint on the palate; crisp, creamy and saline in impression
Food Pairing Tuna and salmon sushi or maki; fresh tagliatelle with pan-fried king prawns and Champagne beurre blanc; steak tartare; young Comté; courgette flowers with feta and spelt
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 allée du vignoble, 51100 Reims, France
Owner
Damien Lafaurie
Cellarmaster
Emilien Boutillat