Francois Secondé - Clavier

The name Clavier refers to the keys of a piano, and the blend reflects this: approximately two thirds Chardonnay, one third Pinot Noir, an inversion of the house's usual Pinot-dominant approach. Base vintage 2019, with 30% perpetual reserve wines. The Clavier is the house's Chardonnay-forward expression, more mineral, more vertical, more taut, where the Brut Grand Cru is the Pinot-forward entry point. Dosage at 7 g/l. Regularly praised in the Hachette Guide for consistency and refinement.

Tasting notes: Intensely floral on the nose with great freshness. On the palate: the classic Secondé saline mineral note comes through cleanly, supported by the structure of the Chardonnay. Long, elegant and precise.

Food pairing: Outstanding with fine shellfish, lobster bisque, noble white fish and aged goat's cheeses. Also excellent as a serious aperitif.

Details:

• Blending: ~67% Chardonnay / ~33% Pinot Noir
  
• Terroir: Sillery Grand Cru + neighbouring Grand Crus
  
• Base vintage: 2019
  
• Reserve wines: 30% perpetual reserve (started 1982)
  
• Fermentation: Malolactic fermentation
  
• Dosage: 7 g/l — Brut
  
• Riddling: Hand-riddled
  
• Viticulture: HVE certified, sustainable, hand-harvested
  

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