2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Champagne Premier Cru
Region Champagne
Sites Rilly-la-Montagne
Vine Age 45
Barrel Size 10
Dosage 4.0 g/L
Production Volume 2,900 bottles
Bottles2,900
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually in 2017. The wine matured for ten months in 10 hL oak barrels and then for 80 months on lees in the cellar; malolactic fermentation was blocked.
Certifications Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC); Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE)
Tasting Notes Deep gold with fine, persistent bubbles; peaches in syrup, lychee, fresh fig, acacia blossom, dried cranberry, angelica, licorice, toast and sea-spray minerality; mouthwatering texture, citrus acidity and a lime-zest finish.
Food Pairing Delicate, tender dishes such as asparagus, white truffle or pan-seared foie gras, ideally with reduced sauces.
Producer Information
Website
Address
5, rue des Gravières, BP 4, 51500 Rilly-la-Montagne, France
Phone
+33 3 26 03 40 01
Owner
Laurent Champs
Cellarmaster
Laurent Champs