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Les Pièces

BLANC DE NOIRS
2014/2015

ORIGIN

  • Vineyard:
    • Les Fosselles
  • Unique terroir of Hermonville
  • Silty–clayey soils over lacustrine limestone
  • Blend: 50 % Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier
  • Vintages: One barrel from 2014 / One barrel from 2015

VINIFICATION

  • Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak barrels for 8 months
  • Aged for a minimum of 24 months in 228L pièces (oak barrels)
  • Natural malolactic fermentation may occur depending on the year
  • Aged 8 years on lees in bottle, then 1 additional year after disgorgement
  • Bottled in a “special” bottle in June 2017
  • Disgorged: December 2024
  • Dosage: 2 g/l
  • Traditional cork, “fleur” quality, 2-disc

SENSORY SIGNATURE

Since 2015, this rare cuvée has been crafted from a meticulous selection of Pinot Noir barrels from various parcels. Each year, the finest pièces are chosen to create a cuvée of both delicate character and powerful expression.

Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE
Saffron-golden and brilliant color / Copper highlights / Fine and consistent effervescence

NOSE
Red fruit notes / Toasted bread

PALATE
Mature and fresh / Ripe fruits / Apricots / Brioche and honeyed notes