Champagne Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes

France
Champagne
2011

100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. The core of the cuvée is made up of three vineyards with very old vines in Cramant and Avize. The first is a parcel of 50 ares in Avize: part of which is 30 years old and part of which is more than century old, planted by the grandfather of the 81-year-old gentleman Patrick, Gauthier’s father, purchased the vineyard from in 1989. The second parcel, planted in 1937, is in Cramant and belonged to Gauthier’s greatgrandfather. A third parcel is on the border of Cramant and Avize: two of the most assertive terroirs in the Côte des Blancs giving very saline and mineral wines.

92 points
John Gilman,
View From the Cellar
92 points
"A plush Champagne, with a honeyed overtone and layers of bread dough, walnut oil, dried apricot and white truffle. Remains fresh and focused, thanks to orange peel acidity and a streak of tangy salinity. Disgorged February 2022. "
Alison Napjus,
Wine Spectator
December 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB8570-11
Product Line: 
Wine
Sparkling
Sparkling White
Farming Type: 
Sustainable