Lelarge-Pugeot La Cote Des Glaises 2017

A rich, textured Coteaux Champenois of Chardonnay from grapes grown on a historical lieu-dit parcel of clay (glaise) and loam in Vrigny. This zero-zero experimental cuvée is vinified with native yeasts and no added sulfur or manipulation. Pristine stillness balanced with a mysterious, bottomless depth. Only 260 bottles produced.

Vintage: 2017
Grapes: Chardonnay
Style: White Wine
ABV: 12%
Region: Champagne
Sub-Region or Appellation: Vrigny, Montagne de Reims
Viticulture: Certified Organic 2014, Demeter Certified Biodynamic 2017
Age of Vines: 30 years old
Soils: Chalk, limestone, clay loam, sand
Yeasts: Indigenous
Vinification: Fermented with native yeast and no sulfur, 10 day maceration on the skin in new barrel from " Tonnellerie de Champagne " 
Aging: Aged in barrels for 12 months