What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
AppellationCoteaux Sud d'EpernayVarietalsPinot NoirVineyardVery chalky, not much topsoil, south facing single vineyard of "Goutte d'Or" planted in 2001 in the village of Fontaine-sur-Aÿ (lieu-dit "La Goutte d’Or").OrientationSouthern exposureSoilVery chalkyViticulturePracticing organic; manual harvest and stringent grape selection in search of perfectly ripe grapes.VinificationDirect press and selection of the first juices, cold maceration of the lees for 4-5 days before alcoholic fermentation to extract more aromas, then the juice is put into barrels. Fermentation in barrels, demi-muids and foudres. Eight months oak aging with partial malolactic fermentation.Aging40 months sur lattes, under cork, plus 3 months in bottle after disgorgement, no fining and light filtration, disgorgement with dosage liqueur vinified in barrels, 2g/l dosage. Disgorged February 2024
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
Champagne , 2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Champagne
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