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Wine Description
The Story
This Rosé Champagne comes from a vine plot classified as Premier Cru on the Vertus terroir. In order to enable the exceptional blossoming of the flavours, the vinification technique known as "de Saignée" is used, a method that has practically died out today in the Champagne region. The alcoholic fermentation and maturing take place in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation. After several years of ageing in the bottle in our cellars, this cuvée is ready to be enjoyed, and will surprise you with its power and the originality of its fruitiness: a true marvel!
Wine Information
Blend: Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20%
Origin: A single parcel of vines located in the Vertus 1er Cru, single vineyard named "Les Terrates".
Vinification: The grapes are entirely de-stemmed. Maceration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes together in the same tank; the two varietals are positioned in super-imposed layers in a single tank.
Maceration: 60 hours of maceration at 12°C. De-vatting then racking at cold temperatures (10°C) for 24 hours.
Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation takes place in large oak casks (72hl) with native yeasts. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: Aged on fine lees in oak casks for 8 months then bottled with very little filtration and aged in the cellar for 3 to 4 years before release.
Dosage: With MCR (Grape Juice Concentrate) adapted to the evolution of the wine.
Vintage: 2014 harvest (vintage not mentioned on the label)