Ratings
Decanter PRO 4.5/5
Identity
| Producer | La Rogerie |
| Vol | 750 ml |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Extra-Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Precise and taut Blanc de Blancs with chalky purity |
| Aroma | Brioche, lemon, pear, chalkiness, tropical expressions of vanilla-coated fruit, distinct oaky nuance |
| Palate | Ripe profile, pristine fruit, rich yet mineral palate with superb tension and finesse |
| Finish | Long, saline, mouth-watering finish with lingering notes of citrus and chalk |
| Food Pairing | Aperitif, refined cuisine, gastronomic dinners, special celebrations, contemplative tasting |
| Aging Potential | Can improve with time; precise aging potential not specified |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOW
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 2.00 |
| Aging Process | Barrel fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation, long aging on lees, tirage in 2022, extra-brut dosage (~2 g/L). |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in barrels, partial malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Deep chalky soils |
| Vine Age | Vines planted between 1937 and 1961, very old vines |
| Harvest Type | Manual and light tractor plowing, sustainable farming practices |
| Harvest Desc | Vineyards carefully plowed by horse and lightweight tractors; use of natural cover crops like oats, wheat, barley, mustard to protect soils; massale selection |
Interesting facts
| Single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs from Avize Grand Cru, sourced 95% from Avize and 5% from Oger; vines planted between 1937-1961 (old-vine massale selection). |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |