Style

A fresh and precise Blanc de Blancs Champagne from the Côte des Bar, showcasing the purity, energy, and mineral character of Chardonnay. Crisp, vibrant, and terroir-driven.

Vineyard

Sourced from selected parcels around Landreville, in the Côte des Bar. Chardonnay is planted on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils — the same geological formation found in Chablis — giving the wine tension, salinity, and distinctive minerality. The 2023 vintage emphasizes freshness and precision.

Winery

Fermented with native yeasts in neutral vessels, including stainless steel and used oak. No fining or filtration. Aged on lees to preserve freshness and vibrancy. 0 g/L dosage — Brut Nature.


Nose / Palate

Lemon, lime, green apple, white flowers, and subtle saline notes. Very fresh and energetic, with precise acidity, fine mousse, chalky minerality, and a clean, crisp, refreshing finish.

2023 was a particularly promising year for Chardonnay in the Côte des Bar. The region received more rainfall than much of Champagne during the winter, helping restore water reserves after the dry 2022 season. The growing season was then marked by alternating rain, cooler periods and heat, creating a long and uneven ripening cycle

The key point for Chardonnay is that the variety handled the 2023 conditions particularly well. Its thicker skins gave it better resistance to the disease pressure that developed after the wet summer, while the September heat allowed the grapes to reach excellent aromatic and physiological maturity. In the Côte des Bar, producers specifically described the 2023 Chardonnay as magnificent.

For Côte des Bar Chardonnay specifically, 2023 is arguably one of the more interesting expressions of the region: the warmth provided ripeness, while the wetter and more variable season preserved freshness. The best producers achieved wines that are both generous and energetic, with the Kimmeridgian soils contributing a pronounced saline, chalky/mineral dimension.