The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. Tastingbook points are formed by the Tastingbook algorithm which takes into account the wine ratings of the world's best-known professional wine critics, wine ratings by thousands of tastingbook’s professionals and users, the generally recognised vintage quality and reputation of the vineyard and winery. Wine needs at least five professional ratings to get the Tb score. Tastingbook.com is the world's largest wine information service which is an unbiased, non-commercial and free for everyone.
Wine Description
The Story
Blend: 50% Chardonnay from Avize, 25% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and 25% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay
Terroir: Grand Cru of the Côte des Blanc and the Montagne d Reims
Soil type: 100% Chalk
Average age of vines: 25-30 years
Method: Organic and biodynamic
Ageing: 50% vat and 50% oak cask
Dosage: 5 gr / L
Reserve wine: 20%
Wine Information
50% Avize, a village classified as a Grand Cru Chardonnay, located at the heart of the Côte des Blancs, a terroir where the purest chalk in all of Champagne, composed of belemnite, is found. These fossilized shells dating back millions of years lend freshness, minerality and finesse to these wines which stand out for their personality.
For this cuvée, we have made a selection of grapes grown on over 50-year-old vines, and have vinified them...