With beautiful aromatics of orchard fruits and brioche, the bubbles are relaxed yet precise. The texture is lush, and the finish is satisfying, like a perfectly written melody.
FERMENTATION & EXTRACTION: Vertical press with fermentation of
parcels separately in small tanks. Second fermentation happens in
bottle with the lees before disgorgement and dosage.
ELEVAGE: 6 months in steel tank followed by 24 months on the lees in
bottle kept at exactly 53° F below ground at the Philippe Gonet estate
cellar.
FINING & FILTERING: A delicate filtering and fining. Not vegan.
SULFUR: Sulfur is not added at bottling, only small amounts at the
beginning stages of the fermentation process, less than 60 ppm.
FARMING: Certified HVE Sustainable, (Haute Valeur Environnementale)
pest management and fertilizers utilize organic materials and pheromone trapping. Renewable energy, sustainable working conditions,
promotion of green space, and dry farming.
LAND: The Chardonnay comes from the chalky soils of the
Montgueux village, the red grapes are from two villages with more clay
based soils in the Vallée de la Marne.
VINE: The average vine age is nearly 20 years old with both Chablis
system and Guyot for pruning.
HARVEST AND PRODUCTION: Hand harvested, 1,600 cases produced.
Occasionally a little fruit is purchased for this cuvée <10%.