A l'Aube de la Côte de Bar, Louise Brison - 2017

Name: A l'Aube de la Côte de Bar, Louise Brison
Brand: Louise Brison
SKU: 51741
Price: 56.96 USD
Availability: InStock

750 mL

Item # 51741

A Champagne from an area with more Kimmeridgian marl soils. This is made from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The grapes were spontaneously fermented in tank and then aged for 9 months in used oak. After 5 years on the lees, the secondary fermentation is conducted in bottle.

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$683.52 $649.34/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Côte des Bar

Producer

Louise Brison

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

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

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Staff Pick Notes

Finding a vintage champagne for under $100 can often be a struggle, but this accessible option from Louise Brison gives a great entry way into the style! A 50/50 split of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which is aged for 9 months in used oak before spending 5 years on the lees. This is a true expression of the rich, toasty, briochy Champagne that go perfectly with caviar. Seeing no malolactic fermentation and no dosage on disgorgement this wine still shines bright while holding its weight well. There are not many more expressive wines in this pricing range. Especially for someone looking to lean away from the sylistic approach of the Grandes Marque champagnes that hold a large portion of the market, this is a great stepping stone to the alternative options one can find in one of the most distinguished regions in the world!

- BWH

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