Identity
| Producer | La Rogerie |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Extra dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale golden color typical of Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
| Aroma | Aromas of citrus oil, fresh apricot, peach, pear, hints of fresh walnuts and almond paste, herbs, and mineral notes |
| Palate | Lively, acidic profile with mineral-driven character, elegant and precise, with a long mineral finish |
| Finish | Long, lively mineral finish that carries on for an extended time, typical of Grand Cru Avize terroir |
| Food Pairing | Crab cakes, ceviche, seafood, light fish dishes, fresh salads |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Sugar (g/l) | Extra Brut dosage, low sugar (approx 2-7 g/L) |
| Aging Process | Aged 11 months in 228L French oak barrels (new through 2-5 years’ age), followed by 48 months sur lie in bottle |
| Fermentation | Winemaking focused on natural and sustainable methods; cellar installed in Alsace and Champagne; no specific fermentation details found |
Terroir
| Soil | Thin chalk soils (20-30 cm) |
| Vine Age | Parcels planted in 1959, 1961, and one replanted 25-30 years ago |
| Harvest Type | Manual harvesting implied by focus on quality and massale selection |
| Harvest Desc | Massale selection, narrow spacing (1.1m), sustainable farming with natural soil protection using cover crops like oats, wheat, barley, mustard |
Interesting facts
| Domaine La Rogerie - Famille Petit Boxler was founded in Avize in 2016 by François Petit and Justine Boxler, both from families of vignerons. The vineyard is composed of very old vines planted between 1937 and 1961, massale selection, with a focus on healthy and sustainable farming. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |