Les Vieilles Vignes de Mon Grand-Père Brut

At a Glance

  • Size: about 1 ha (about 2.5 ac)
  • Varieties: 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: 50-90 years
  • Terroir: 4 parcels, old vines with low yields; Tournant du Chemin (Epernay), Goutte d’Or (Pierry), La Perle au Bois (Moussy), Sous le Château (Châtillon-sur-Marne).
  • Viticulture: Sustainable
  • Vinification: Long, gentle pressing and decanting. Separate vinification of parcels in small, temperature-controlled vats. Careful blending, aging on lattes, hand-riddled.

Additional Info

The vines are plowed regularly, grass growth is managed between rows, and treatments limited to non-residual products only. Thorough de-budding and careful canopy management.