Petit Clergeot Les Commes

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Identity
Producer Paul-Bastien Clergeot
Vol 0.75
Classification Artisan winemaker, single plot, organic farming certified 2024
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Bright and clear
Aroma Crisp fruity notes with dominant hints of white-fleshed fruits such as apple and quince, complemented by nuances of red berries, citrus fruits like lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit, with a subtle waxy note adding complexity
Palate Fresh and vibrant palate with a balance of fruitiness and acidity, showing complexity and finesse typical of terroir-driven Champagne
Finish Clean and precise finish with lingering citrus and subtle mineral notes, reflecting the Brut Nature style
Food Pairing Pairs well with fish, rice dishes, stew and hotpots, seafood, cocktail parties, and raspberry tart
Aging Potential 5-7 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
ABV % 12.5
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; second fermentation in bottle with a minimum of 24 months aging; no final dosage (Brut Nature)
Fermentation Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Terroir
Soil Kimmeridgian soil
Vine Age 51 years
Harvest Type Manual harvesting (implied by artisan and organic practices)
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested on 04/09/2022
Interesting facts
Produced by Paul-Bastien Clergeot who established the winery in 2017; vines planted in 1971; organic and biodynamic farming principles embraced; Brut Nature style with zero dosage
Logistics
Cork natural cork