Francois Secondé - Brut Grand Cru (Demi)

The signature entry cuvée, and already a champagne that carries the full weight of Sillery's Grand Cru history. François Secondé, who founded this estate in 1976 after starting as a vineyard worker at age 14, became the only grower-producer of Sillery Grand Cru. The domaine is now led by Jérôme Groslambert, who has worked the vineyards since 2009. The Brut Grand Cru is assembled from 66% Pinot Noir (predominantly from Sillery) and 34% Chardonnay, with a base vintage of 2021 and 30% wines drawn from the perpetual reserve started in 1982, refreshed with 30% new wine every year. A fine 2% passes through oak barrel. Hand-harvested, hand-riddled, HVE-certified.

Tasting notes: Fine attack with a wave-like development on the palate. A saline quality runs through all the Chardonnay-influenced cuvées. The nose reveals subtle, complex nuances, citrus, white flowers and a gentle oakiness, with a long and beautiful acidity on the finish.

Food pairing: An ideal aperitif. Also excellent with fine fish, shellfish and light starters.

Details:

• Blending: 66% Pinot Noir / 34% Chardonnay
  
• Terroir: Sillery Grand Cru (dominant) + Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Puisieulx
  
• Base vintage: 2021
  
• Reserve wines: 30% perpetual reserve (started 1982, refreshed 30% annually)
  
• Oak: 2% in oak barrel
  
• Fermentation: Malolactic fermentation
  
• Dosage: 7 g/l — Brut
  
• Riddling: Hand-riddled (remuage manuel)
  
• Viticulture: HVE certified, sustainable, hand-harvested
  
• Average vine age: ~40 years
  

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