2017 Suenen 'Les Robarts' Grand Cru Cramant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France
$265.00
A lieu-dit that lies on the border of Avize & Cramant with vines in both villages | Aurélien’s parcel is on the Cramant side right along the Avize border at the top of a small hill with roughly 30 cm of silty clay topsoil over degraded Campanian chalk | originally planted in 1952, then again in 1978 & 1984 | largely massale selection vines | vines average around 38 years old.
The wine sees around 9 months in a single 20 hectoliter Stockinger foudre | a further 5 years on the lees in bottle under cork
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Appellation Cotes des Blancs
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Suenen
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood
- Characteristics Champagne Method, Grower Champagne
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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