2022 Georges Laval Cumieres

Vincent Laval produces around 800 cases of Champagne annually from pristine, tiny plots west of Épernay. This Cumières bottling, the core wine in their lineup, was not produced in 2021 but returned with the 2022 vintage. An equal-parts blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay from plots around the village of Cumières, the wine is aged in neutral oak for 6 months and disgorged with no added sugar after 18 months. It showcases Laval's round, wine-like style and is designed to develop further complexity with aging.

$140.00

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Specs

Type: Sparkling

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Winemaker: Vincent Laval

Vintage: 2022

Geography

Country: France

Region: Champagne

Sub-region: Cumières

Vineyard: Premier Cru vineyards in Cumières (estate vineyards)

Farming

Certified Organic since 1971, using organic compost, cover crops, and regular tilling to oxygenate the soil. Bio certified practices with environmentally-friendly compounds.

Harvest

Grapes harvested in 2022, pressed in traditional Coquard vertical press (minimum 2,000kg capacity)

Fermentation

Fermented in barrel with indigenous yeasts, traditional method, no chaptalization

Aging

Aged in oak barrels for 6-12 months, rests at least 2 years in bottle before disgorging, bottled late (about 10 months post-harvest), minimal sulfur additions, not fined, filtered, or cold-stabilized, dosage brut nature