REGION:
Champagne, France.
GRAPE VARIETAL:
100% Chardonnay.
TASTING NOTES:
Light yellow with emerald reflections.
Floral notes of hawthorn, acacia, vine flower, with accents of hazelnut, praline and caressing pastry flavors.
Lead with characteristic Chardonnay purity and freshness with tender generosity and delicate power from Aÿ’s grape influence. Tense and mineral, finish reflective of the chalky terroir. Fresh citrusy length with notes of lemon and yuzu.
Cultivated with 100% Chardonnay grapes from two magnificent grand cru regions: Aÿ and the Côtes des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Oger), an approach pioneered in the late 90s by James Lallier, at a time when Chardonnay was chosen exclusively from Côte des Blancs. Perfectly timed harvesting to ensure that the grapes used in Blanc de Blancs Champagne are fully matured and at their pinnacle. Inspired by Lallier’s sincere respect and outstanding understanding of terroir, this pure Chardonnay is grown on chalky hillside plots, allowing the vine’s roots to penetrate deeper, providing excellent drainage, yet still retaining sufficient moisture for nourishment. A tribute to the legendary Champagne terroir.