CHAMPAGNE RUPPERT-LEROY (ESSOYES) 11, 12, 13... White NV Champagne
Description
Viticulture
Vineyard name: Fosse Grely, Martin-Fontaine, Les Cognaux Vineyard size: 3.55 hectares (total) Vines planted in early 1980s Soil type: Red and gray clay, white limestone Pruning: Cordon de Royat, Guyot
Vinification
Vinification with natural yeasts without any fining or filtering. Cold settling occurs naturally with the winter frosts. Alcoholic fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation, and 9 months of élevage on fine lees take place in 225L barrels and 500L demi-muids
Wine aging
Aging in barrels and stainless steel tanks followed by 18-20 months sur-lie in bottle, disgorged à la volée, and bottled without any liqueur de tirage (Brut Nature) or added SO2
Tasting notes
Notes of grapefruit and sweet spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, good tension and good length in the mouth with a mineral finish