This 2015 vintage is a true showcase of purity and minerality. Produced from an iconic plot planted in 1957 in the heart of Clos Cazals in Oger, this 100% Chardonnay cuvée embodies the quintessence of the Grand Cru terroir of the Côte des Blancs. The signature of the old vines is expressed with depth, elegance, and perfectly controlled tension. Aged for nine years on lees in a vaulted cellar, including 20% in oak barrels after fermentation in stainless steel vats, this champagne, dosed at only 2 g/l, displays great purity of expression.
As soon as it is opened, its pale gold color with slightly silvery highlights, enhanced by fine, sustained bubbles, heralds its elegant expression. On the nose, delicate notes of white flowers, candied citrus fruits, and a hint of butter intermingle gracefully, hinting at subtle aging. On the palate, the attack is frank, the substance unfolds with amplitude, carried by a remarkable mineral tension, the signature of the Côte des Blancs terroir. Ripe citrus fruits and Granny Smith apples mingle with a discreet and persistent salinity, while the long and airy finish ends with accents of eucalyptus and sweet mint. This champagne stands out with finesse and precision, an exceptional Grand Cru blanc de blancs. It pairs perfectly with oysters, noble fish, or poultry in cream sauce, and can be cellared for a few more years to reveal its full depth.
