Primarily from in and around the Grand Cru village of Bouzy
35+ year old vines planted in very chalky clay and limestone
Grapes are briefly macerated (less than 24 hours) for a slight pinkish hue
Fermented and aged in stainless steel
Aged for 24 months on the lees
Dosage: 6g/L
Soils are the classic, chalky terroir of the Montagne de Reims.
Vine Age: 15-30 years
Winemaking: Hand-harvested. Grapes are macerated briefly (less than 24 hours) for color then pressed; fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged for three years in bottle.
TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of red roses, orange zest, white pepper, light herbs. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: As an aperitif or throughout a meal; its acidic balance and red-wine body make it endlessly flexible at the table