R. Pouillon & fils
Champagne| Vallée de la Marne | Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
Fabrice is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows. He is also a member of Lutte Raisonnée. These are wines that are light on their feet yet possess depth and intensity that unfold with each sip.
R. Pouillon & fils "Les Terres Froides" Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut 2020
This particular Blanc de Blancs comes from the Terres Froides parcel in the village of Tauxièrres-Mutry in Montagne de Reims, which (along with Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Vallée) was granted a 99% rating from the échelle des crus, just one point shy of Grand Cru status. Fabrice has a half a hectare in this parcel which is a lieu dit of Les Fourches, south-west of the village, closer to Tours-sur-Marne. It has a northern exposition and a cool to cold microclimate with risk of spring frost. The soil here is more chalk than clay which can be found closer to the village, and the cool microclimate is perfect for Chardonnay.
- 2020
- Chardonnay
- France
- Champagne
- Vallée de la Marne, Montagne de Reims
- Organic
- Les Fourches
- Argile-calcaire
- 18 months before bottling
- Oak casks, concrete egg vats, and ceramic amphorae
- 750 ml, 1.5 L
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