Description
Extra Brut Champagne, 12.5% ABV, produced by Pierre Baillette in the Champagne region. 0.75 L bottle, 2019 vintage. A Blanc de Blancs that embodies the elegance and sophistication of Champagne, made with Chardonnay grapes from Premier Cru vineyards. The Pierre Baillette winery is located in the municipality of Trois Puits, in the Montagne de Reims. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir vines are grown on shallow, chalky limestone soils located on a rock layer typical of the area known as Craie du Campanien. This formation is characterized by its rich calcium content, which promotes the natural (and ideal) regulation of water availability in the soil. On the nose, floral and fruity aromas are accompanied by notes of brioche reminiscent of the long lees aging. Straw yellow in color with golden highlights. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, balanced, and mineral, with a fine and persistent perlage.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
plants of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir are grown on shallow soils of limestone-gypsum places array of typical local rock layer called Craie du Campanien. Peculiarities of this formation is the wealth of calcium component able to promote natural (and ideal) regulation of water availability in the soil.
The production style of Baillette home can truly be called traditional.
This is because all agricultural practices, as well as the work in the cellar, is governed by an ethic of respect both for nature and towards the cultural values ??that the farmer has to contemplate. The vineyard is worked with the horse, the harvest is done manually and from an agronomic point of view is banned the use of any herbicide or insecticide.
The fermentations are carried in wooden casks, and are triggered by indigenous yeast. Even the malolactic occur naturally and the wine, bottling, it is not filtered. The aging of wine in the cellar time varies from 3 to 6 years.
The goal of the property is not just limited to the creation of high-quality champagne, but especially to preserve the most authentic values ??of the wine tradition of this legendary region.
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| Name | Pierre Baillette Champagne Le Mont Ferre 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Baillette |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

