Combining elegance and finesse, this still white Coteaux Champenois made from Chardonnay grapes from the Northern Montagne de Reims region reflects the freshness of its terroir. These old Chardonnay vines were planted in 1961, on the “Les Monts Fournois” Premier Cru terroir in Ludes. The soil is poor, the chalk almost outcropping. The south-facing exposure is optimal for Chardonnay maturity. Indigenous vinification, using yeasts from the vineyard and cellar. After 2 years’ ageing on lees in an oak barrel, this White Coteaux Champenois is racked directly from the barrel, bottle by bottle, by hand. The lees add some fine notes of reduction on the first nose.

Tasting Notes

The slight reduction of the first nose evolves, giving way to a beautiful fruitiness, with a touch of exotic notes, reflecting the terroir of Les Monts Fournois.

• Aging: 2 years on the lees in a French oak barrel
• Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
• Alcohol: 12%