Sextant L'Ecume Vin Petillant Brut 2023

France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy Regional
Bottle
Identity
Producer Julien Altaber
Vol 0.75
Classification Regional
Grapes 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Aligoté
Color Light pink
Sweetness Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Light pink
Aroma Fresh red fruit flavors, pleasant crispness, silky texture, subtle notes
Palate Soft, generous bubbles, refreshing, light, silky texture, balanced acidity
Finish Crisp and refreshing finish with lingering fruitiness and subtle minerality
Food Pairing Pairs well with light appetizers, seafood, salads, and fresh cheeses
Aging Potential 1 to 5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Natural Yes
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Aged for 6 months in bottle before disgorgement, bottled without sulfites nor expedition liquor
Fermentation Fermentation finishes in bottle (Pétillant Naturel, Ancestral Method) with native yeasts
Terroir
Granite soil (for Gamay plot)
Interesting facts
Produced by Julien Altaber, this Pet Nat is a blend of Pinot Noir and Aligoté, with Aligoté sourced from Domaine du Moulin de Foulot and Gamay from a granite soil plot.
Logistics
Cork natural cork