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De Marne/Val Frison, Champagne, Brut Nature, Holistique

Producer

De Marne/Val Frison

Vintage

NV

Region

France

Appellation

Champagne, Brut Nature

Cuvée

Holistique

Varietal

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Farming

Low/No Sulfur Vinification, No/Low till, regenerative viticulture

Vinification

Aged in bottle before release, Barrel Aged, Direct pressed whole clusters, Dry Farmed, Estate grown grapes, Hand harvested, Indigenous yeast fermented, Low Sulfur Vinification & Aging, Méthode Champenoise, Organically Grown Grapes, Unfined & Unfiltered

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay. 100% indigenous yeasts.
From one small plot of vines complantés, meaning that the grapes are harvested and pressed together on the same date. This requires a balancing act on the part of the vigneron(ne), who must weigh the pros and cons of harvesting for ripeness, acidity and overall balance as these two varietals normally ripen a few days apart. The soil here is predominantly Portlandian chalky bedrock with only minor amounts of clay on the surface.
Slight toasty notes and citrus are present in the nose which lead into a wine with good richness but laser-like precision. High acidity and no dosage make for a vinous texture and great length.

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