Ratings
V 90 · JR 90 · JS 90 · RP 90
Identity
| Producer | Etienne Calsac |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | AOC Champagne |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Light golden color with bright clarity |
| Aroma | Aromas of white pepper, white miso, lemon, apple, brioche, and mineral notes |
| Palate | Slender, vibrant structure with incisive freshness and precise mineral texture. |
| Finish | Long, refined and saline finish. |
| Food Pairing | Caviar, fresh cheeses, seafood, shellfish, light poultry dishes |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 5.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged 36 months on lees in bottle plus 3 months after disgorgement; 25% aged in neutral oak barrels, 75% in stainless steel vats |
| Fermentation | indigenous yeasts, spontaneous fermentation, no fining, no final filtration |
Terroir
| Soil | deeply chalky soils |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Vineyards farmed organically with cover crops, plowed by horse, no chemicals, meticulous hand work |
Interesting facts
| Etienne Calsac took over family vineyards in 2010 and transitioned to organic farming; meticulous parcel vinification; perpetual reserve wine since 2011 |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |