The Avize Grand Cru cuvée, produced by Laurent Vauversin, is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and only 1,756 bottles are produced. This champagne is characterized by its purity and finesse, with no added sugar (0 dosage, brut nature), reflecting the chalky qualities of the Avize terroir. The grapes are pressed using a Coquard press and vinified with natural yeasts, followed by nine months of aging on lees to preserve the wine's natural fluidity.
Adorned with a magnificent pale yellow color with bright golden highlights, this Champagne seduces with its clarity and the finesse of its bubbles. On the nose, it reveals fresh and lively aromas, dominated by lemon, green apple, and floral notes of acacia. After aeration, nuances of brioche, fresh almond, and a touch of acacia honey are added, while a chalky minerality, typical of Avize, brings depth. The attack on the palate is lively and precise, with a refreshing acidity that balances a subtle roundness. On the mid-palate, flavors of pear and white peach mingle with notes of toast and citrus zest. The texture, both creamy and taut, is carried by a remarkable mineral tension. The finish, long and salty, lingers on aromas of candied citrus and roasted hazelnut, with remarkable elegance.
