Words from the winemaker

"Balance between fruity gourmandise and vinosity. Aging refines its character by adding a mature touch of spice and citrus peel."

Composition

• - 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Meunier
• - 5-10% Chamery rouge (Pinot Noir)
• - 40% reserve wines, a blend of previous harvests known as “Réserve Perpétuelle”

Vineyard and terroir

Parcels located on the Premier Cru terroirs of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la Montagne. Average vine age 35 years, different soil types: siliceous sand, limestone and clay.

Winemaking

Aged on lees for 9 months in stainless steel vats (70%) and oak barrels (30%). Malolactic fermentation carried out. Red wine aged in 400L barrels. No filtration, minimum use of sulfites (less than 25 mg/l). Bottle ageing of 3 to 4 years minimum. Extra-brut dosage: 1.5 to 2.5 g/L, traditional liqueur.