Etienne Calsac, 'Les Revenants' Extra Brut 2019

50% Pinot Blanc, 45% Petit Meslier, 5% Arbane

Cote de Sezanne, Champagne

The forgotten varieties of champagne! On a hill with southern exposure, sand and clay soil. Fermentation in 600L oak barrels. Aged 30 months under cork closure before disgorgement. 38mg/L sulfur at press. No dosage. 

In 2010, at the age of 26, Etienne Calsac decided to take control of his grandparents’ three hectares of vineyards scattered in and around Avize, which had previously been rented out to the grandes maisons. Chez Calsac, stewardship of the terroir is the basis for great Champagne, so Etienne set out to ensure that all the vineyards are planted with grass cover crops, plowed, and transitioned to organic farming. Etienne himself had worked several vintages helping with press before starting his own domaine, and he decided to maintain the same strict quality controls, as well as add a few personal touches inspired by tastings and conversations with other young vignerons. With dynamic releases and impactful quality, the potential of the domaine is unlimited, though the highly sought-after wines are not.