100% Chardonnay - 15 - 20% wines aged in oak barrels with weekly batonnage - No malolactic fermentation. The Blanc de Blancs cuvée is drawn at low pressure for a rounder, fuller sparkle. It is matured for an average of 5 years in cellars and also left for 6 months after disgorging to perfect its maturity. The dosage is fine-tuned for each vintage to between 8 and 10 g/l.
TASTING NOTES:
Light golden hue with brilliant green glints. Fine and regular effervescence with a persistent cordon of bubbles. A refined and complex bouquet, in which all the intensity of the northern Chardonnay is revealed; floral nuances with slight hints of honey, candied citrus peel, and finely toasted dried fruits. These intense, spring flavours create an impression of sweetness and sustained depth. The attack is luscious and smooth, sustained by salty notes, with a chiselled, precise, and very pure texture on the palate. The flavours of yellow fruits, spices, and dry fruits penetrate and blend impeccably with the chalky, almost powdery freshness. Lastly, fine tannins lengthen the finish. Blanc de Blanc 2008 is characterised by discreet elegance and its harmonious blend of substance and freshness. The 2008 vintage perfectly expresses the full potential of the Côte des Blancs Grands Crus vineyards.
