LES TIERSAUDES

2019

This Champagne reveals the finest identity of the Meunier grape in the Cumières terroir. The idea of enriching the «Tiersaudes» plot with trees (apple, mirabelle, maple, hornbeam and lime) is to increase biodiversity and diversify mycorrhizae, promoting soil/vine exchange and providing a habitat for insects, bees and birds in the vines.
« Non solus » – not alone
Important note on Agroforestry : The integration of vines and trees generates valuable resources for both the planet and the winegrower. It enriches biodiversity, preserves the suolo and encourages the reappearance of old and new species. What’s more, trees provide shade during hot spells, offering comfort during the working day.

VINES & TERROIR

Age : Over 50 years
Village : Cumières Premier Cru
Location : «Les Tiersaudes» – south-east exposure
Soil : Fine silts, limestone and flint
Altitude : 140m – 15% gradient

CHARACTERISTICS

Blend : 100% Meunier from from vines planted in 1972
Vintage : 2019
Dosage : 0 g/L Brut Nature
Presentation : Bottle – Very limited production

VINIFICATION & AGEING :

Grapes hand-picked at optimum ripeness and sorted. Traditional Coquard press. Exclusive selection of ‘Tête de Cuvée’ juices. Vinification by plot and gravity. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing on the lees in demi-muid (600-litre oak barrels). The wine is aged for 60 months on laths and is neither filtered nor fined.

 

TASTING :

A complex nose combining orange marmalade, juicy peaches and fresh hazelnuts. There are also hints of spice. On the palate, the aromas of ripe fruit and dried fruit are confirmed, underpinned by a fine mineral tension that balances the wine’s richness of the wine. The texture is silky and powdery on the finish.

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