Ratings
Average 91.6 points from community reviews
Identity
| Producer | Bertrand Gautherot |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Demeter-certified biodynamic |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut Nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White, resembling a Premier Cru white Burgundy in structure and taste |
| Aroma | Aromas of green apple, preserved lemon, white flowers, chalky minerality, briny and infused with citrus, nougat, salty notes |
| Palate | Lively texture, sharp acidity, saline finish, complexity with straw and dried fruit mingling with flinty Chablis-like minerality |
| Finish | Saline finish blending citrus and limestone, long and mineral-driven |
| Food Pairing | Lobster, steak tartare, sticky toffee pudding or on its own |
| Aging Potential | Can age well for several years due to acidity and structure |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Fermented with native yeasts, aged in used barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermented with native yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils |
| Vine Age | Vines replanted to Chardonnay after 2014 vintage; young vines increasing volume |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Estate-grown, biodynamic farming with native yeasts, no chaptalization |
Interesting facts
| Demeter-certified biodynamic producer; vineyard planted wild without soil preparation; very low yields (15-20 hl/ha); highly regarded grower Champagne from Aube region |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |