2019
The «Collinardins» plot is located on the Damery terroir. In 2019, the wine from this plot obstinately refused to undergo malolactic fermentation, despite the influence of bacteria from two consecutive harvests. For t h e first time, we decided to let it develop bubbles without knowing how it would turn out. During a family tasting, after disgorging 1, 2, 7. bottles on the fly, a magical moment was born in our eyes and our taste buds.
VINES & TERROIR
Age : Over 30 years
Village : Damery
Location : « Les Collinardins » – south-weast exposure
Vineyard : Al the work in the vineyard is focused on creating a still wine. A fan-leafed plot producing golden bunches of very small grapes, offering very concentrated juice but with a limited yield.
Soil : Siliceous clay, then at a depth of 70 cm, frost affected
white chalk
Altitude : 104 m – 18% gradient
Village : Damery
Location : « Les Collinardins » – south-weast exposure
Vineyard : Al the work in the vineyard is focused on creating a still wine. A fan-leafed plot producing golden bunches of very small grapes, offering very concentrated juice but with a limited yield.
Soil : Siliceous clay, then at a depth of 70 cm, frost affected
white chalk
Altitude : 104 m – 18% gradient
CHARACTERISTICS
Blend : 100 % Chardonnay
Vintage : 2019
Dosage : 0 g/l Brut Nature
Presentation : Bottle – Very limited production
Vintage : 2019
Dosage : 0 g/l Brut Nature
Presentation : Bottle – Very limited production
VINIFICATION & AGEING :
The grapes are hand-picked at optimum ripeness and sorted. Traditional Coquard press. Exclusive selection of ‘Tête de Cuvée’ juices. Gravity vinification by individual plot. Direct filling into barrels and indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged on lees in oak barrels for 2 years. Secondary fermentation under cork. 36 months in cellar on laths. The wines are neither filtered nor fined.
TASTING :
On the nose, this champagne reveals aromas of pollen flower, brioche, toast and hazelnut, thanks to ageing on the lees for 2 years. On the palate, it is full-bodied a n d rich, with a fine, persistent foam. The aromas of ripe fruit and honey are balanced by a subtle minerality. It can be enjoyed now for its complexity and has good ageing potential.
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