The Story
This champagne arises from the unique 2007 vintage. With nothing to hide, this brut nature champagne transparently offers the natural purity of chardonnay to all lovers of the Blanc de Blancs style. It beautifully symbolizes the extreme minerality of the Oger terroir coupled with a great evolution of chardonnay from 2007.
The roundness of 2007 chardonnay with great structure having the potential to express its ultimate character when given a little further ageing.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay (Oger)
Dosage: 2g/l (Brut Nature)
Vintage 2007
An unusually warm spring led to early flowering and initial optimism, which soon gave way to disappointment following one of the murkiest summers on record. Overall, 2007 was a difficult vintage saved by last-minute sunshine in late-August. Mildew and rot were the main culprits of the harvest, and the level of gluconic acid rocketed. The harvest began early, on August 24th, and was abundant in volume averaging 14,242 kg/ha. Pinot Meunier posed the biggest problems and Chardonnay clearly outperformed the rest. Many of the iconic prestige cuvée blanc de blancs were successfully produced, such as Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Ruinart Dom Ruinart, Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis and Salon Le Mesnil. Some blended prestige cuvées such as Louis Roederer Cristal and Philipponnat Clos des Goisses were also made. Champagnes from 2007 are typically high in acidity and restrainedly classic in style, but lack the spine and strength of the greatest harvest years. Even if the vintage only receives three stars, its best Chardonnays are well worth seeking and storing.