Champagne Les Rocheforts 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Etienne Calsac
Type
Sparkling Wine
Appellation
Champagne
Variety
100% Chardonnay
Les Rocheforts translates to 'the strong rocks.' In 2012, Etienne started a separate perpetual reserve just for Les Rocheforts. This 1er cru single-vineyard in Bisseuil sits on pure chalk soils and creates a precise and beautifully expressive Blanc de Blancs (produced with 25% reserve wine).
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Les Rocheforts (Bisseuil)
Soil type
Chalk
Vines planted in1980s
Vineyard size1.5 ha
ExpositionEast
Altitude120m
Vinification
Post-malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in a combination of tank and barrel (50/50) on its lees for 7 months prior to bottling. 30% of reserve wine is added to the base wine. 30 mg/L of SO2 used at press.
ElevageAged for 18-24 months in bottle before disgorgement.
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Additional info
Total production average5000 bottles
UPC Code Bottle046139084726
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