2016Tellier‘VignesdePierry’PremierCruExtraBrutMillesimeChampagne,France

<p>SOIL: Dominated by chalk and flint</p><p>VITICULTURE: Practicing organic; manual harvest and stringent grape selection</p><p>VINIFICATION: Direct press and selection of the first juices; cold settling for 12 to 24 hours without enzymes, then the juice is put into barrels; fermentation in barrels, demi-muids and foudres.</p><p>AGING: 8 months oak aging with partial malolactic fermentation; minimum 40 months of ageing in bottles and minimum 3 months after disgorgement, no fining and light filtration, disgorgement May 2022 with dosage liqueur vinified in barrels. Dosage: 4g/L</p><p>NOTES: The 2016 Vingnes de Pierry is marked by tiny, delicate bubbles and beautiful balance. Aromas of honey and spice dominate the nose and the mouth-watering attack is both smooth and lively. Saline finishes keeps you coming back for more. Very vinous, enjoy in a big glass.</p>