2020 Caze-Thibaut 'Le Chemin des Plants' Extra Brut, Champagne, France La Ciguapa Jory/Loam soils

Jory/Loam soils

along with the Auf der Ley (offered only through the German auctions) the most structured and serious and mineral of the Grand Crus

and birthday cake prime the palate for a bold

this Pinot Noir is farmed for low yields and picked by hand

Nearly all the wines are fermented and raised in a combination of tank and oak

2020 Caze-Thibaut 'Le Chemin des Plants' Extra Brut, Champagne, France La Ciguapa Jory/Loam soils100% Chardonnay Parcels are worked without the use of any herbicides or pesticides. Fabien "scratches" or hoes the soils preferring to minimally disrupt the soil structure and plant life. From pruning to harvesting all vineyard work is done by hand and each parcel is harvested separately. Harvesting occurs when the grapes are at optimal ripeness. Aging in barrels of 3 to 6 wines. Malolactic fermentation 54 months on yeast; Dosage 2. 2 g L;