Benoît Déhu ,Cuvée L’Orme Extra Brut, Champagne [R17] NV
Benoît Déhu ,Cuvée L’Orme Extra Brut, Champagne [R17] NV

Benoît Déhu ,Cuvée L’Orme Extra Brut, Champagne [R17] NV

$154.99

VINEYARD1.5 hectares of Pinot Noir planted at the bottom of the hill of Rue des Noyers parcel. Previously planted to elm trees (orme in French).

SOILGreen clay over limestone with high sand content

VITICULTUREBiodynamically-farmed, worked by hand and horse. Densely planted at 8,000 vines/hectare.

VINIFICATIONVinified in oak barrels, many of which are made from trees from the surrounding Fossoy forest. No malo, unfined and unfiltered.AGINGAged 10 months in 228L oak barrels, then sur lattes in bottle for approximately 34 months. Unfined and unfiltered; zero dosage. Disgorged September 2020

NOTES100% Pinot Noir from a tiny parcel previously planted with elm trees (Orme). This barrel-aged, zero dosage cuvee captures the attributes of complexity, personality and pedigree that make Déhu Champagnes so alluring.

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