Millésime 2018
Cépages
80% Pinot Noir 2018
20% Chardonnay 2018
2018 harvest
Années
2018
Vinification
Only the first press juice (“tête de cuvée”) is used
72% aged in oak barrels
28% vinified in stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation not encouraged
Cold stabilization
Tangential filtration
Bottled in July 2019
Cellared under cork with wire staples
Aged in the cellar for a minimum of 60 months
Released 12 months after disgorgement
Dosage
0,65 g/L – Extra-Brut
Malolactic
Not Wanted
Cold Transition
Natural
Filtration
No
Terroirs:
Bisseuil chardonnay planted in 1963
Massal Selection
Pinot Noir d'Avenay Val d'Or in southern exposed hillsides planted in 1970
Premier Cru
Basements: Clay-Limestone
Heavy soil under row and in row
Maturation in cellar 60 months minimum
Disgorgement of at least 12 months
No. of bottles produced annually
4000 bottles
Bottling in July 2019
Type of Champagne
Serve between 10 and 12 degrees
A sophisticated Champagne, from aperitif to a memorable gastronomic experience
The vintage is the choice of an exceptional year in which only a selection of the first crus of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will enter the composition of this blend. On the nose, it will be very expressive and will deliver flattering floral scents, notes of vanilla apple pie and pears. Once tasted, it offers us generous flavors of dried fruits in the middle of the mouth and a clean and persistent finish. A rare and exceptional wine that expresses the character of a year in the William Saintot style.
