CHAMPAGNE TROIS CONTRÉES (Domaine La Borderie)

COLOR: White

TYPE: Extra-Brut

BLEND: 2021 (85%) - reserve wine (15%)

GRAPE VARIETIES: Pinot Noir (70%) - Chardonnay (20%) - Pinot Blanc (10%)

FARMING: HVE (High Environmental Value)

DISGORGEMENT: 11/09/2023

ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 12%

VOLUME: 75 cl

CELLARING: 5 years


Due to the exceptional weight of this bottle (1.8kg), additional shipping fees may apply to your final cart.

More details

41,00 €tax incl.

6 Items
In stock!

- +

 
More info

Terroir

DESCRIPTION: the TROIS CONTRÉES cuvée stands for:

  • 3 grape varieties: Pinot Blanc - Pinot Noir - Chardonnay

  • 3 villages: Merrey Sur Arce - Villé sur Arce - Bar sur Seine

  • 3 terroirs: Val Moré (Bar sur Seine), Les Devoix (Merrey Sur Arce), Les Clos Bidaut (Villé sur Arce)

PLANTING DATES: 1954 (Val Moré); 1973 (Les Devoix); 1986 (Les Clos Bidault)

EXPOSURE: West-facing (Val Moré); South-West-facing (Les Devoix); East-facing (Les Clos Bidault)

TERROIR: Marly-limestone soil from the UPPER AND MIDDLE KIMMERIDGIAN era, composed of three layers of grey marl separated by two layers of marly-to-hard limestone.

Viticulture & Winemaking

HARVEST: Manual.

YIELD: N/A.

SORTING: In the vineyard and at the winery.

WINEMAKING: Only the cuvée (juice from the first three pressings only) is used. Fermentation takes place 90% in stainless steel tanks and 10% in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is inhibited for the must fermenting in barrels but completed in the stainless steel tanks.

RACKING DATE: 07/07/2022.

AGING ON THE LEES: 16 months.

DOSAGE: 3 g/l.

CLOSURE: Natural cork.

Sommelier's Note

"A nose of toasted hazelnut, bread dough, and citrus fruits; the palate is vibrant and generous with a fine, delicate bead. This is a beautiful, elegant Champagne—wonderfully approachable, boasting a lovely balance on the palate that will appeal to everyone!"

VignArtea
 
Data sheet
CountryChampagne
ColorWhite
Orange winesNo
Clay amphorae winesNo
TypeExtra-Brut
Capacity75 cl
Main Grape Variety(ies)Pinot noir
Blend2021 (85%) - reserve wine (15%)
Alcohol rate12 %
Quality DesignationChampagne
Cellar Potential5 years
Culture MethodsHaute Valeur Environnementale (HVE)
StopperNatural cork
CapCRD Capsule
Dominant Aroma ProfileBrioche, Fruity
Body and StructureFresh (light, thirst-quenching)

Menu