Champagne L’Échappée Belle Extra Brut

Champagne Etienne Calsac

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Type

Sparkling Wine

Appellation

Champagne

Variety

100% Chardonnay

'L’Echappée Belle' translates to 'The Great Escape.' 70% of the base wine comes from the village of Grauves, known for its cooler microclimate. The vineyards were planted by Etienne’s grandparents, who are both from Grauves. Beginning in 2011, Etienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuvée, and 30% of the final blend of 'L’Echappée Belle' is produced with reserve wine.

Viticulture
Vineyard name

Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Grande Vallée de la Marne

Vinification

Reserve wines. Indigenous yeasts. 25% oak 75% stainless steel vats. No fining or filtering. Natural malolactic fermentation. Dosage: Brut Nature.

ElevageAged on fine lees. 18 to 24 months