Organic (no certification). This crémant blends Jacquère (45%), Altesse (30%), Chardonnay (25%) of 25 year old vines, with vinification in stainless over 9 months with bâtonnage, prior to a secondary ferment in bottle for a minimum of one year on lees. RS 6g/l. Tight and chalky, this dry sparkler wraps lemon peel, pear skin, broken stones, around a green apple…
Selected the ‘First Royal Vineyard of France’ in the year 630, Château d’Arlay has remained in the Laguiche family since the 12th century. Before that time it was owned, at different times, by the Kings of France, Spain and England. These are among a few key reasons why the Château is registered a National Monument. It isn’t only the history…
Organic (no certification). This chardonnay comes from 25 year old vines, and was native fermented in a mix of stainless and 15% older barrels, with full malolactic fermentation. It remains there for 10 months, with bâtonnage. Superb Bourgogne Chardonnay alternative! Elegant nose with a balanced mix of floral, spicy and brioche notes. The energic palate is intense and precise, delivering a…
Organic (no certification). Fully destemmed. Long temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged 12 months in a 50/50 mix stainless tanks/used barrels. The nose offers floral violet, myrtle, blackcurrant and spicy white pepper notes. Supported by a pleasant tannic structure, the palate is fleshy with notes of cocoa, small black berries and pepper. It is very well-balanced, finishing moderately long. This…
Organic (no certification). This Altesse (aka Roussette) is from 20 year old vines, native fermented long and cool in stainless, with 1/3 going through malolactic fermentation. This then rested 10 months in a mix of older barrels and stainless. The malo, time and wood, and on lees has afforded a noticeable expansiveness to this wine, with quince, anjou pear, Hawthorne…
