2018DomaineDominiqueGruhierCrémantdeBourgogne

<ul><li>Pinot Noir (about 60%), Chardonnay (about 40%)</li><li>Terroir: From 7 parcels. Planted facing northwest, southwest, and southeast. Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soil embedded with oyster fossils.</li><li>Viticulture: Organic (certified, 2015). 9,500 vines per hectare, tilled 3-4 times per year, herbal tea and manure treatments.</li><li>Vinification: Pressed pneumatically, press fractions separated for vinification. Ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel vats and 400 and 600L demi-muids. Aged for 8-9 months in stainless steel tanks, 12-36 month <em>prise de mousse</em>. 2-6 g/L dosage.</li></ul>