This 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru glows with a pale golden hue and hints of green, exuding vibrancy. Aromas of citrus zest, green apple, white flowers, and toasted brioche mingle with creamy pastry notes from extended lees aging. The palate is precise and silky, balancing crisp acidity with flavors of lemon curd, white peach, and chalky minerality. Complete malolactic fermentation adds roundness while preserving freshness. With an exceptionally long, pure finish and a saline edge, this Brut Nature highlights the elegance of its Grand Cru origins.
Chardonnay 100% Grand Cru Parcel-based vinification in demi-muids (large barrels), with stirring (bâtonnage). A 50-are plot in Oiry (Les Hautes Bornes), planted in 1963 (massal selection Pierre Agrapart), and 11 ares in Cramant (Le Chemin de Chalons), planted in 1990, both worked exclusively by hand and horse, with no heavy mechanical tools to avoid soil compaction. This cuvée showcases all the subtle and complex aromas of Grand Cru Chardonnay. Malolactic fermentation (FML) complete. Bottled in July without fining or filtration.
Aged on lees for a minimum of 72 months. Manual riddling. Manual disgorgement with olfactory control at least 60 days before commercialization.
Origin: Champagne, France
Appellation: Cramant, Les Hautes Bornes
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100% Grand Cru
Harvest: By hand
Aging: Aged on lees for a minimum of 72 years
Disgorged: Disgorgement with olfactory control at least 60 days before commercialization.
Dosage: Brut Nature
