La Borderie Val Moré

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Ratings
2019 vintage scored 91/100 by critics; 2018 vintage scored 90/100
Identity
Producer Domaine La Borderie
Vol 0.75
Classification Blanc de Noirs Millésimé
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color White
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Pale golden
Aroma Nose with notes of blackcurrant, redcurrant, smoked limestone, toast, almond, honey, sweet spices, mango, coconut, citrus, mineral, good acidity
Palate Straightforward, mineral, salty, vinous palate; extremely clean and precise with good acidity and fruit-driven character
Finish Long, mineral, salty finish with lingering notes of sweet spices and toasted bread
Food Pairing Sea bream, steamed sea bass, pumpkin soup, sliced duck breast, braised beef cheek, Tomme cheese with bear garlic, shellfish, crab, lobster
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Total Acidity 3.9% acidity
Sugar (g/l) 3.00
Aging Process 5% vinified in oak barrels with malolactic fermentation blocked; remaining wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; aged 55 months in cellar
Fermentation Malolactic fermentation blocked in oak barrels (5%); malolactic fermentation carried out in stainless steel tanks for remaining wine
Terroir
Soil Sedimentary origin soils with clays, gravel, and silts in the valley
Vine Age 21 years
Interesting facts
Limited and numbered edition of only 1,800 bottles, highlighting exclusivity and commitment to quality