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2018 Tellier 'Les Massales' Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France
$59.99
SOIL: Dominated by chalk and flint
VITICULTURE: Practicing organic; manual harvest and stringent grape selection
VINIFICATION: Direct press and selection of the first juices; cold settling for 12 to 24 hours without enzymes, then the juice is put into barrels; fermentation in barrels, demi-muids and foudres.
AGING: 8 months oak aging with partial malolactic fermentation; minimum 40 months of ageing in bottles and minimum 3 months after disgorgement, no fining and light filtration, disgorgement with dosage liqueur vinified in barrels. Dosage: 4g/L; disgorgement September 2022
NOTES: A blend of all three primary grapes grown in the villages of Moussy, Pierry and Chavot-Courcourt, this 2018 has aromas of stonefruit and dried flowers that lead to a lively and refeshing palate. Les Massales is a promising introduction to the Tellier lineup.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method, White Wine
- Producer Tellier
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Aperitif, Fried Food, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Champagne Method, Grower Champagne