Petit Clergeot Chevry Cuvée Cuve

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar, Champagne AOC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Paul-Bastien Clergeot
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Fine perlage with elegant white color typical of Blanc de Noirs
Aroma Elegant aromas reflecting limestone soils with notes of fresh red berries, citrus, minerality, floral hints, and subtle yeast complexity
Palate Balanced acidity with lively tension between fruit and minerality, creamy texture, refined bubbles, and a delicate yet energetic palate
Finish Long, precise finish with persistent minerality and freshness, leaving a clean and pure impression
Food Pairing Pairs well with white meat, red meat, oily fishes, cocktail parties, and raspberry tart
Aging Potential Post-disgorgement rest of 6 months to 1 year recommended for balance and aromatic expression
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
ABV % 12.5
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; second fermentation in bottle; aged a minimum of 30 months on lees; zero dosage (Brut Nature)
Fermentation Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Terroir
Soil Limestone, Clay, Chalk
Vine Age 49 years
Harvest Desc Harvested on 10 September 2021 (for 2021 vintage, similar for 2022 assumed)
Interesting facts
Produced by Paul-Bastien Clergeot, a talented emerging winemaker cultivating eight hectares in Polisot, Balnot sur Lagne, and Les Riceys. The Chevry parcel is east-facing, planted in 1975, near a river, contributing to the wine's unique minerality and tension.
Logistics
Cork natural cork