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2020 Leclaire-Thiefaine 'Cuvee 01 - Apolline' Avize Grand Cru, Champagne, France
$74.00
This inaugural cuvée is sourced entirely from old-vine Chardonnay in Avize Grand Cru, where pure Campanian chalk and thin topsoils give intensely mineral, high-tension base wines. The domaine farms sustainably and harvests by hand, pressing whole clusters in the traditional Coquard press. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned barrels, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled for secondary fermentation and aged extensively on lees before release. It is finished with a low dosage to keep the Chardonnay’s chalk-driven structure at the forefront.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Leclaire-Theifaine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Grower Champagne, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress, Bright and Fresh