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2016 Domaine Nowack 'Les Bauchets' Pinot Noir Extra Brut Champagne, France
$81.00
Biodynamic. 100% Pinot Noir. Sourced entirely from a 0.50 ha plot called Les Bauchets located in the middle altitude slopes of Vandieres (Mi-Coteau). The vines were planted in 1983. The soils is white sand with marine subsoil (about 1.5-2 meters under the surface) and the exposure is southeast at 100-120 meters above sea level. Spontaneous fermentation in a combination of small oak barrels and stainless steel. Ageing in small oak barrels for the vin clair. The vin clair is not chaptalized, fined, filtered, or cold stabilized and naturally goes through malo on its own in the Spring. Vintage: 2015. Ageing on the cork for secondary fermentation using MCR for 42 months (bottled May 2015 and disgorged Dec 19). Dosage: 2 g/l. Bottles Produced: 1605
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Nowack
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Grower Champagne, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress