The Story
The first single-parcelled cuvée of our “Les Fidèles” collection, from the eponymous locality “Le Fond du Bateau”. A remarkable balance between power and finesse, aromatic generosity and soft minerality.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Grand Cru plot of 1.44 ha planted by our grandfather Paul Pertois in Chouilly in 1955
Vineyard exposure: East
Age of the vines: over 50 years-old
Viticulture: Environmentally-friendly (organic fert...
Wine Information
Harvest: N°12 = 2012
Vinification: Cuvées only (1st pressing), alcoholic fermentation at 17°C malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel vat (75%) and oak barrel (25%)
Bottling: July 2013, 2,500 bottles
Ageing on lees: min. 7 years
Dosage: 1 g / litre (EXTRA-BRUT)
TASTING NOTES:
Appearance: Pale gold colour with satiny glints, very fine, fluid and long-lasting bubbles.
Nose: Delicate ripe citrus and ex...
Vintage 2014
This year was all about alternating weather patterns. A particularly wet winter gave way to a warm and dry spring. May saw some rain, and even though late June-brought about a minor heatwave, the remainder of the summer was moist and murky. Disease pressure was lifted but once again fine, hot September weather was able to save and concentrate the crop. A large crop (11,553 kg/ha) was picked from September 8th onwards. The year's biggest proble...
