Light yellow color with fine, livly pearl. Mineral tones of flint define the first impression. After some opening, aromas of brioche, butter and grilled almonds unfold. Fine exotic fruit and a hint of grapefruit reveal themselves in the taste. The finish balances between pungent and soft with notes of bread, herbs and liquorice. Great champagne with a clear Blanc de Blancs character.

As a noble or exclusive aperitif, but also a festive accompaniment to langoustines, lobster, fried foie gras and other refined snacks.

climate

The climate in Le Riceys is a warm temperate maritime climate with precipitation throughout the year. Short summers and winters that can be quite cold.

soil

The Riceys vineyard is the largest in Champagne and belongs to the Côte des Bar. Clay/limestone soils dating back to the Kimmeridgian.

vinification

100% Chardonnay of 1 vintage and obtained by classic méthode champenoise by which an ordinary still wine is first made, which afterwards gets its pearl by a second fermentation in the bottle 'liqueur de tirage'. After the 'prise de mousse', the 'remuage' starts in which dead yeast cells sink to the neck of the bottle and are removed. Before the champagne gets its final cork, a 'liqueur d'expédition' is added (in this case 'brut'). which determines the dryness of the champagne.