Pascal Lallement Champagne, Brut 1er Cru, Chamery

Pascal Lallement's Brut Champagne is exactly the wine one would expect from a top village in the Montagne de Reims—a bold Champagne driven by high quality red varieties. The bulk of the wine (75%) is Pinot Noir and Meunier from the hillside bowl of Chamery which gives the wine power and a full round mouthfeel. The remainder comes from Chardonnay whose bright acidity adds freshness and edge to the wine. All vineyards are farmed organically with cover crops and minimal intervention. The Brut NV consists of three vintages. The wines are made in a reductive style in stainless steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit. Dosage is moderate at 12 g/l. The result is a wine with ripe red fruit wrapped around a core of bright citrus softened by the extended tirage to produce a rich creamy texture and long mineral driven finish.

Varietals: 75% Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay

Vineyards: Chamery, Eceuil, Sermier

Farming: Organic

Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel, reserve wines aged in stainless tanks

Aging: 48-60 months on the lees before disgorgement