NV Marie Demets Tradition Champagne

Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne produced by the Marie Demets family estate in Gyé-sur-Seine, Côte des Bar in the southern reaches of Champagne. Made entirely from Pinot Noir using the Traditional Method. The domaine covers slightly over 10 hectares spread across Gyé-sur-Seine, Neuville-sur-Seine, Courteron, Polisy, and Buxeuil along the Seine Valley. The 15 vineyard plots are planted on Kimmeridgian and Portland limestone and clay soils with varied exposures. The wine spent two years on the lees with 9 g/l dosage. Every grape is hand-harvested.
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Specs

Grapes: Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Pierre Demets

Geography

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub-region: Gyé-sur-Seine, Côte des Bar
 

Farming

Certified HVE and VDC with emphasis on biodiversity. Hand-harvested grapes. Soil work is kept shallow and inputs are minimized using certified organic products with a homeopathic approach. Sustainable practices.
 

Fermentation

Traditional Method (Méthode Champenoise) with approximately 60% reserve wine
 

Aging

Two years on the lees in bottle; 8 months in stainless steel vats on the lees; dosage of 9 g/l