Vignon - Potences-Rochelles 2020

Native yeasts only, no chaptalization (12% vol natural), no fining, no filtration or cold  stabilization. Entirely vinified and aged on fine lees in oak barrels.

• Blending: 100 % Chardonnay.
• Vintage: Pure 2019.
• Dosage: 8g/l (natural).
• Origin: Grapes grown on 3 old plots of vineyards situated within the Verzenay Grand Cru appellation area.

Tasting: A vigorous nerf with a mix of clay/ limestone and chalk. This 2019 is so juvenile and despite the solar expression of the vintage, it still keeps the Verzenay vein. Decanting it allows boosting the Blanc de Blancs delicacy with its airy citron fruit and nashi pear notes while magnifying the Burgundian tastiness. A cristalline expression of a textured, not austere extra- brut with lovely creamy mousse and vivid dynamics. Fleshier than what expected from a Verzenay ( perhaps vintage and wood fermentation corellation) it still offers a tense yet elegant structure, spices and toast with a long citron fruit peel bite. Breathing makes it feel more gastronomic today, some time under cork will perhaps show another of its facets.

Food pairing: Champagne to enjoy as an aperitif, or to combine with white fish, seafood, or Tagliatelle with scallops.

Awards:

• Berliner Wine Trophy Gold 2024 Concours de Lyon Gold 2024
• Mundus Vini Gold 2024 Gilbert&Gaillard Gold 2023