Pascal Doquet

Champagne | Côte des Blancs | Vertus

With holdings of old vines in some of the greatest terroirs in the Cote des Blancs, Pascal Doquet has emerged over the last decade or so as one of the premier vignerons in Champagne. He originally took over his family estate Doquet-Jeanmaire in 1995 and after his father retired, Pascal established his eponymous domaine in 2004. Today he farms just under 9 hectares of vines including prime parcels in Le Mésnil-sur-Oger, Vertus, and Le Mont Aimé.

Pascal Doquet "Diapason" Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Brut

Pascal's grandfather consolidated to 1 hectare in which Pascal still owns 60 acres of, including “Les Migraines” where he has very old vines planted in 1929. This is 75% from 2007, 21% from 2006 and 4% from 2005. It was fermented in a mixture of enamel and neutral barrel and put into bottle in April, 2008 (disgorged January, 2015) with 7 grams dosage MCR. It’s an impressive non-vintage Champagne and is available anywhere. There are aromas of ginger, anise, zest and sandalwood, and the Champagne emphasizes the spicy characteristics of Le Mesnil—certainly the predominance of 2007 also leans this way, but Pascal harvested nearly three weeks later than his neighbors in 2007 (middle of September) and this adds richness and body to the mid-palate. The wine finishes with some cut which helps focus the finish.

  • N.V.
  • Chardonnay
  • Grand Cru
  • France
  • Champagne
  • Côte des Blancs
  • Certified Organic
  • Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
  • Cretaceous chalk
  • 80% enamel, 20% neutral barrique
  • 75% 2007, 21% 2006, 4% 2005
  • MCR 7
  • Spring 2015
  • 750 ml

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