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Wine Description
The Story
This champagne is from 70 year old vines. From a single vineyard of the same name, this exceptional champagne carries the moniker «Terres de Noël»- name of the plot. All year long we care for these vines to achieve a perfect expression of our fabulous Oger terroir. Chardonnay from this vineyard is carefully pressed and vinified to achieve a refined and racy champagne after years of ageing in our cellars. The inimitable style and rare personali...
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...