NV Vilmart & Cie "Grande Réserve" Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Blending composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay classified Premier Cru and from vines in Rilly laMontagne. In agreement with its certifications of Viticulture Durable (Sustainable Viticulture) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (High Environmental Vinification key points: Manual harvest 2019 Reserve wines 2017 2018 Aging process: ten months into large oak casks No malolactic fermentation Dosage: 9 g l At the table, it will pair

In Vincent’s opinion it is comparable to legendary vintages 2016 and 2010

he was a collaborator of University of Bordeaux Professor Emile Peynaud and took part in his team

Carbonic maceration and pumping-over techniques are practiced to preserve the fruit and freshness of the wine

supporting flavors of black plum

The domaine practices a sustainable agriculture

planted in 1902 on alluvial soils with a high loam content

He believes firmly in minimal-intervention winemaking as he feels that “every time you handle a wine

He also started to create ‘green spaces’ around the farm

Le Clos is a gently sloping single parcel that faces east

many of the vineyards were not hit by the “standardization” replanting to international varieties

Dishwasher-safe and durable

From their years spent in Burgundy