Vieilles Vignes is a "blanc de blancs" organic champagne. It is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes which give it finesse and freshness. This Organic Champagne is Brut Nature (= zero-dosage).
Wine: | Les Vieilles Vignes | |
Appellation : | Champagne Vintage Brut Nature | |
Vintage: | 2018 | |
Terroir: | Plot called "Le Murtet" - Sandy limestone terroir on the
Massif de Saint-Thierry. Biodynamy |
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Composition : | 100% Chardonnay, blanc de blancs. | |
Dosage: | 0 g/L | ![]() |
Certification: | Bio ECOCERT << FR BIO-01 >> (Organic) | |
Bottle size: | 75 cl bottle |
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Vinification and aging on fine lees in
small barrels and large casks. Malo-lactic fermentation
takes place. Batonnage (beating in) on “Fruit days”. Unfined.
Tasting notes
Nose of white flowers and citrus. The champagne is supple, fine and round in
the mouth, well supported by good freshness and a touch of minerality.
Suggestions
Serve at 10 °C (50°F) as an aperitif, with oysters and other shellfish, fine
fish “en papillote”, freshwater fish as well as sushis et sashimis.
Press comments
Robert Parker:
92 pts
Gault & Millau Champagne Guide
2022: 16 /20
R.V.F. green Guide
2018 : 16 /20 - Editor's choice
Bettane & Desseauve
2018 : 16 /20
Gerhard Eichelmann:
* * * *
Guia Melendo del Champagne:
93 pts
Guide Hachette
2015: 2-star
Migliori 99 guide 2018 : 19.3 /20
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