Champtoisé – Chenin Sur Granite
At a Glance
- Size: 1.9 ha (4.7 ac)
- Variety: Chenin Blanc
- Vine Age: Planted in 2018
- Terroir: From the Perdrizière vineyard, next to the Chez Coste lieu-dit, east-facing, 380-415 meters altitude, Gorrhe soils (decomposed granite in the form of sand and clay, red in color due to oxidized iron and high levels of manganese).
- Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Biodyvin), high-density plantation with 8,500 vines/ha, single Guyot pruning.
- Vinification: De-stemmed and pressed, cold settled, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 6 months in 500L barrels, blocked malolactic fermentation, blended and aged for a few additional months in concrete tanks, lightly filtered, SO2 added just once before bottling.
Additional Info
This cuvée was previously known as "Nos Premiers Chenins" and was changed to "Champtoisé - Chenin sur Granite" with the 2023 vintage.
Wines
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Sparkling
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White
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Rosé
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Red