Ratings
RP 92
Identity
| Producer | Etienne Calsac |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | No specific classification beyond Champagne AOC |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Very pale pink hue |
| Aroma | Delicate, precise fruit expression with mineral energy, complex aromatic profile |
| Palate | Balanced between tension and subtlety, discreet yet consistent structure |
| Finish | Perfumed, expansive finish with lively acidity that lengthens the finish |
| Food Pairing | Aperitif with biscuits roses de Reims, fish terrine, soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | Extra Brut, very low dosage (Brut Nature) |
| Aging Process | Vinification and aging 100% in barrels, spontaneous fermentation, malolactic fermentation completed, unfiltered |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with malolactic fermentation completed |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian marl |
| Harvest Type | No explicit data on harvest method |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest with biodynamic practices including natural grass cover and horse plowing |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Etienne Calsac was founded in 2010 and is located in Avize, Côte des Blancs. Val l'Hermite is a single vineyard cuvée from Bligny in the Aube, made using biodynamic practices and barrel aging. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 2430000080272 |
| Cork | natural cork |