2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Chardonnay, 47% Pinot Noir, 3% Meunier
Classification Brut
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2018-08-20
Sites 16 crus, including two-thirds Grand and Premier Crus; the producer describes the sourcing as predominantly from the Montagne de Reims
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated stainless-steel vats (100%)
Pressing Method Slow, Qualitative Pressing Close To The Vineyards, With Separation Of The Juice Fractions
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Dosage 7.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested at full maturity. After slow pressing and separation of juice fractions, the must underwent static clarification and alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless-steel vats with selected yeasts, followed by full malolactic fermentation. Folio specifies more than 50 months on lees and at least six months of rest after disgorgement; the current producer page summarizes the lees maturation as five years. Serving recommendation is 10–12°C. Vineyard management includes mechanical under-row weeding, natural grass between rows and no herbicide.
Certifications Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne; High Environmental Value level 3
Tasting Notes Warm and enticing; nectarine, red berries, mocha, toasted almonds and delicate smoke, followed by raspberry, pineapple and paprika; fresh, vibrant and structured
Food Pairing Sun-dried tomato, anchovy, basil and olive-oil toasts; langoustine tartare with chilli, lime and oyster leaf
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
Classification Brut
Region Champagne
Sites 19 crus, including 87% Grand and Premier Crus
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated stainless-steel vats (100%)
Pressing Method Slow, Qualitative Pressing Close To The Vineyards, With Separation Of The Juice Fractions
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Dosage 7.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Made exclusively from the cuvée, or first-press, fraction. The producer’s archived technical sheet specifies at least five years on lees and at least 12 months after disgorgement; the current producer page describes a later/current release as having over seven years on lees. Folio additionally specifies hand harvesting at full maturity, static clarification, stainless-steel fermentation with selected yeasts and full malolactic fermentation. Serving recommendation is 10–12°C.
Certifications Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne; High Environmental Value level 3
Tasting Notes Orange blossom, apricot, brioche and toasted almonds; mandarin, lime zest and licorice; intense, refined and layered
Food Pairing Truffled white taramasalata with warm blinis; egg with Iberian-chorizo espuma, marinated vinegar and butter croutons; creamy Chaource; Reims-ham and foie-gras cromesquis with lemon; aged Parmesan and mushroom risotto
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 52% Pinot Noir, 48% Chardonnay
Classification Brut
Region Champagne
Dosage 10.0 g/L
Tasting Notes Golden appearance with crystalline bubbles; lime and tangerine leaf, warm smoke and almond; pomegranate, smoked tea, honey, ripe black cherry and blueberry; long, silky finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 allée du vignoble, 51100 Reims, France
Owner
Damien Lafaurie
Cellarmaster
Emilien Boutillat