Vouette et Sorbée, Bertrand Gautherot
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231 Champagne AC Extra-Brut Blanc d’Argile
Vouette et Sorbée, Bertrand GautherotGrape:100% Chardonnay BdeB (12% alc.)
This comes from a tiny yield of chardonnay produced from a massale selection of cuttings from Anselme Selosse’s Avize vineyard and a famous Chablis grand cru producer (Bertrand wouldn’t divulge the name!). In fact the soils and terroir here are very similar to the limestone vineyards of the Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. Made from the 2007 vintage, oak aged and disgorged without dosage in January 2010, it is a richer style than many blanc de blancs champagnes, like a really good Chablis with bubbles. Certified bio-dynamic. Very limited quantity. For drinking now to 2013.
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232 Champagne AC Extra-Brut Fidèle
Vouette et Sorbée, Bertrand GautherotGrape:100% Pinot Noir (12% alc.)
The vines for this brilliant champagne are planted in the lieu-dit of Vouette, on a kimmeridgian limestone slope facing due south. It offers a rich gold colour, typical of low yielding pinot noir and on the palate is vinous with a zesty, mineral vitality. Given a little time in the glass, and served ideally at 12°C, it evolves constantly, revealing layer after layer of flavour. Zero dosage. Very limited quantity. For drinking now to 2013.
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233 Champagne Rosé AC Extra-Brut Saignée de Sorbée
Vouette et Sorbée, Bertrand GautherotGrape:100% Pinot Noir (12% alc.)
This champagne comes entirely from the 2008 vintage – uncrushed whole grapes were macerated for six days in an open wooden cuve before pressing. Aged for ten months in new to eight year old 400 litre barrels it was disgorged without dosage in January 2011. Crushed red fruits nicely cut through by a refreshing chalky flavour mark this exceptional rosé. For drinking now to 2013.
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