Vouette et Sorbee Cuvee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (R20), Champagne, France Laurent Barth lightly sulfured

lightly sulfured

it undergoes a pre-fermentation maceration on its skins for several days before fermentation commences spontaneously

Pioneering sidra natural in keg

Winemaking:

the wine rested for 10 months on its skins in in the same vessel before bottling without fining

Vouette et Sorbee Cuvee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (R20), Champagne, France Laurent Barth lightly sulfuredMainly from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrands other lieux dits. Small in volume now, it will increase when the young vines in Vouette begin to come online. Mineral, nougat, salty and long basically a Grand Cru Chablis with bubbles.