{"product_id":"etienne-calsac-champagne-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-chardonnay-clos-des-maladries-2022","title":"Etienne Calsac Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Clos des Maladries 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClos des Maladries by Etienne Calsac is a \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it employs indigenous yeasts to trigger spontaneous fermentations. The glass reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efine perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, fruity aromas, citrus notes and pronounced mineral hints, offering a fresh, taut and balanced taste on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Clos des Maladries, a rare \u003cstrong\u003esingle-parcel cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e located in Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. The vineyard benefits from a southern exposure and sinks its roots into deep \u003cstrong\u003echalky soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. This composition imparts a clear mineral character and innate freshness to the Chardonnay. The agricultural management includes \u003cstrong\u003eworking with horses\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting a genuine respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe must ferments spontaneously before maturing partly in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and the remainder in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, without any filtration or clarification. The prise de mousse, a fundamental feature of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, shapes the organoleptic profile, while careful bottle ageing consolidates its harmonious and persistent character. The \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage preserves expressive purity, keeping the energy of the sip intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage from Etienne Calsac represents one of the rare \u003cstrong\u003eclos of Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single-parcel cuvée that showcases the excellence of the Grand Cru of Avize. The grapes, 100% Chardonnay, grow on chalky soils with southern exposure and are cultivated with the help of a horse, resulting in an \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e with genuine charm. The artisanal vinification follows the traditional method, with spontaneous fermentations and no filtration. The skilful ageing, divided between oak and steel, delivers a \u003cstrong\u003elong and balanced sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pure expression of the 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Etienne Calsac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47762536005803,"sku":"62546","price":252.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/etienne-calsac-champagne-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-chardonnay-clos-des-maladries-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}