NV Dhondt-Grellet "Les Terres Fines" Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Les Terres Fines is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs sourced from a number of small parcels scattered around the village of Cuis and Chouilly. It is vinified in oak and is 70% of the base vintage with the remainder a perpetual reserve started in 1986. Dosage is under 1g l. Its his most fine boned cuve and serves as a snapshot of the northern Cote de Blancs. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER In 1986, Eric Dhondt and Edith Grellet decided to stop

All batches were pressed individually in small pneumatic presses

Aging on the lees until bottling in the following spring

The Folle Blanche sees a maceration for 1 month on the skins followed by aging in amphoras for 1 year

Composed of the five classic varieties —Cabernet Sauvignon

until he feels the time is right for bottling

Indigenous yeasts are used in fermentation and little to no sulphur is applied during the elevage and at bottling

powerful Gamay that retains the freshness and easy-drinking quality of the best Beaujolais

Helena Appellation

Sangria is a symbol of life and family and togetherness

the grapes are not crushed

A record of vines being planted on this land in Gallo-Roman times shows an even longer history of viticulture

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