Maison Alexandre Bonnet SAS
Champagne Blanc de Noirs Les Vignes Blanches
2019
$145.25
Out of stock
About this winery
The village lies at the end of the Laignes valley, on the edge of the Côte des Bar, between Champagne and Burgundy. It's a land of hillsides, emerging from the Jurassic period, that for centuries men have patiently shaped for the vine. Its history and its name are plural, and its reputation singular: Les Riceys. Today, it's the most sought-after cru on the Côte des Bar, with 3 AOCs conferred by the excellence of its Pinots Noirs: Champagne, Coteaux Champenois and Rosé des Riceys. Domaine...
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Product notes
Development of biodiversity by planting orchards, truffle oaks and honey plants, and by mowing grassy areas late in the year to protect pollination times, restoration of local heritage structures (small stone huts known as cadoles).
Production notes
Clonal and mass selections of Pinots Noir vines from Champagne, the estate itself, Guyot and cordon de Royat pruning techniques, yields 20% lower than average in Champagne. Average age of the vines: 40 years.
Tasting notes
Intense and complex, with fresh yellow-fleshed and exotic fruits, jasmine and a touch of sweet spices. Warm and powerful, with a long, tangy finish.