Tasting note
Very pale peach hue, frothy; dried cranberry, autolytic; nicely defined red fruit flavours, lively acidity balancing creamy mousse and good weight, nicely balanced, savoury finish with a lovely brioche character.
Viticulture
Yield of 46 hl / ha and planting density of 3,600 vines/ ha. All vines are trellised and the majority of the vines is double guyot. Winter pruning, followed by debudding and leaf thinning during the growing season. Harvesting by hand. South facing slope on a clay and green sand soil.
Vinification
Pneumatic press and fermentation controlled at 17-19C for an average of 12 days. Cold stabilised, blended and secondary fermentation in bottle. Aged on lees minimum 18 mths then disgorged.
Food Match
Lovely on its own or with canapés, charcuterie or smoked fish.