| Style | Complex White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Doyard Champagne |
| Category | Sparkling |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne, Cote de Blancs |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | No Vintage |
| Barrel | 48 Months |
| Alcohol Content | 12% |
| Organic & Biodynamic | Yes |
| Bottle Format | 750 ml |
| Food & Wine Matching | Aperitif, Crudites, Mushrooms, Risotto, Seafood, Veal, Vegetable Dishes, Oysters, Raw Seafood |
Cuvee Vendemiaire 1er Cru Brut – Blanc De Blancs – Doyard Champagne
Territory:
This wine is primarily from Vertus 1er Cru, along with parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, Oger Grand Cru, Avize Grand Cru, and Cramant Grand Cru
The vines are approximately 45+ years old and flourish in a clay and limestone terroir.
The vines are approximately 45+ years old and flourish in a clay and limestone terroir.
Winemaking:
Using organic methods, this wine is a blend of 100% Chardonnay, 30% from 2018 and 20% from 2017. It is fermented with indigenous yeast, with 15% of the wine undergoing malolactic fermentation. The fermentation and ageing process occurs in 60% stainless steel and 40% used 228-litre barrels. The wine spends 48 months ageing on the lees.
Tasting Notes:
This wine is delicate and nutty, with a razor-sharp focus and perfect grace, making it an exceptional Blanc de Blancs for those who prefer a drier and less rich style. It features mingling aromas of peach, white flowers, green apple, nutmeg, and toasted almonds. Medium to full-bodied, it is fleshy and enveloping, with a vinous profile, vibrant acidity, and a fine, long finish.