Les Rocheforts Bisseuil 1er Cru NV
Etienne Calsac
Vintage NV
Bottle Sizes 750 ml
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Champagne (Grande Vallée de la Marne)
Wine Type Sparkling
Varietals 100% Chardonnay
Farming Organic practicing.
Vineyard 1.5 hectares of 30 year old south-east facing vines in the lieu-dit Les Rocheforts. The vineyard lies in the 1er cru village Bisseuil.
Soil Clay limestone over chalk.
Viticulture Vineyards are worked organically and plowed by tractor and horse. Vines are planted at a density of 7,575 vines/hectare.
Vinification Direct press of the entire harvest with separation of the juice. The wine is aged on the lees for 7 months in a combination of tank and used barrique (15%) before bottling. Malolactic fermentation completes naturally.
Aging Aged for 24 months sur lattes. Disgorged with 4g/ liter dosage.
Production 3,500 bottles.
Notes Etienne usually bottles Les Rocheforts seperately as its own cuvée as he is impressed each year with the quality of the fruit and the unique flavors the wine presents.
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