Hervé Rafflin, La Nature'l Extra Brut - 2012

Name: Hervé Rafflin, La Nature'l Extra Brut
Brand: Hervé Rafflin
SKU: 50828
Price: 61.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 50828 750 mL

From vines up to 40 years of age, this blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier come from 1er Cru vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses. Fermented and aged for 8 months in stainless steel, this underwent malolactic fermentation. Dosage is 1.8g/L. Pair with shrimp tempura.

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$743.52 $669.17/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

2012

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Montagne de Reims

Producer

Hervé Rafflin

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Pinot Meunier

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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