Champagne Vincent Bliard, 'Les Fondamentaux' NV - 2019

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Champagne Vincent Bliard is one of only 3 families cultivating organically since the mid 60s. Les Fondamentaux, translating as fundamentals, is the original blend in their range. This particular cuvee is always a blend of the three major Champagne grapes and the composition depends on the identity of the base vintage. With coopers as ancestors, naturally all their Champagnes are spending 1 year in barrels. As for the blend of vintages, it can either be an undeclared vintage or a blend of two vintages at 95% and 5% each and low dosage. They also leave time to mature in the cellars on the lees.

Champagne Vincent Bliard is one of only 3 families cultivating organically since the mid 60s. Les Fondamentaux, translating as fundamentals, is the original blend in their range. This particular cuvee is always a blend of the three major Champagne grapes and the composition depends on the identity of the base vintage. With coopers as ancestors, naturally all their Champagnes are spending 1 year in barrels. As for the blend of vintages, it can either be an undeclared vintage or a blend of two vintages at 95% and 5% each and low dosage. They also leave time to mature in the cellars on the lees.

The new generation, Florence and Antoine, are moving the family Domaine into a modern era. The history of their Domaine is incredible. «Papy Jean» (now 92 years old, still tending his vines EVERY day) was amongst the first 6 families in the late 1960s to convert (although “maintain” is more appropriate) his vineyards to organic farming. Their ancestors were coopers, naturally the family carry on with barrel ageing. Vincent and Marie Odile followed Jean and Helene. Deeply rooted in tradition the new generation, Florence and Antoine have taken over in 2018 with a modern approach and the same enthusiasm.

Grape variety : 40% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier & 30% Chardonnay. Terroir : Clay, limestone and chalk Plots : Domaine totals 4ha, 16 individual plots Viticulture: Organic Harvest : Manual - Careful selection from each plot Winemaking/Fermentation: Gentle pressing of each terroir separately. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in oak for 1 year Assemblage: 2019 Vintage 100% Ageing: 4 years Disgorging: 2024 Dosage: 3.0g/l e

 

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