Etienne Calsac Champagne 'Les Rocheforts' 1er Cru Blanc de NV

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Organic. 100% Chardonnay. 75% base vintage (2022) and 25% reserve wine from a vineyard-specific perpetual cuvée started in 2012. Sourced entirely from a 1.5ha vineyard called ‘Les Rocheforts,’ situated in the premier cru village of Bisseuil in the Côte des Blancs. 30 year-old vines on average; the soil is pure chalk, leading to intense and delineated expression; vineyard exposure is southeast. Direct press, with only the ‘coeur de cuvée’ kept for vinification. Post-malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in a combination of 70% tank and 30% barrel (300L and demi-muids), on lees for seven months prior to bottling. 18-24 months in bottle on lees before bottling. Dosage 4 g/l (MCR). ‘Rocheforts’ means ‘strong rocks.’