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2021 Etienne Calsac 'Les Revenants' Extra Brut Champagne, France
$155.00
While finishing his studies in 2010, Etienne replanted a few rows of 'forgotten' Champagne varieties in one of his family vineyards in the Côte de Sézanne. Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier, and Arbanne were overlooked for decades, but Etienne was interested in making a Champagne 'à l'ancienne' – in other words, the old fashioned way. In 2016, he kept the entire harvest of these new plants, which was enough to fill one 600L barrel. The wine was kept in said barrel for six months and then spent 30 months on the lees before disgorgement in the spring of 2023. After tasting this powerful and delicious Champagne which had been in Etienne's mind for nearly a decade, one can only hope that he'll decide to plant more 'forgotten' grapes!
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Etienne Calsac
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Wild Side, Grower Champagne, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress, Zippy, Bright and Fresh
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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