Ratings
3K Wine rating 10/10; Decanter 93/100 for 2019 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Etienne Calsac |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright yellow straw color |
| Aroma | Fresh citrus, green apple, white flowers, hint of pastry cream, mineral notes |
| Palate | Elegant, fine and persistent bubbles, mineral structure, fresh and long finish |
| Finish | Long, fresh, mineral-driven finish with persistent fine bubbles |
| Food Pairing | Perfect as a meditation Champagne; pairs well with delicate seafood, shellfish, and light appetizers |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to mineral structure and extended lees aging |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | 30% aged in oak barrels, 70% in stainless steel tanks; aged 36 months on lees under cork |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no filtration or fining |
Terroir
| Soil | Chalky soils (gesso affiorante) |
| Vine Age | Vines planted in the 1970s by Étienne Calsac's grandfather |
| Harvest Type | Manual harvest with horse plowing |
| Harvest Desc | Vines are worked manually with the aid of horses respecting traditional agricultural practices |
Interesting facts
| Clos des Maladries is a rare monopole clos vineyard planted by Étienne Calsac's grandfather in the 1970s, farmed organically with horse plowing, and represents one of the most authentic expressions of Avize terroir. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |