2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Vichingo IGP Vin des Allobroges

IGP Vin des Allobroges

25-60 year old vines grown in granite soils Vinification: Decantation for 48 hours was proceeded after destemming and pressing the handpicked grapes (only the gently pressed juice was used to this wine)

Aged 15 months on lees in stainless steel

settled briefly before racking to fermentation tank

2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Vichingo IGP Vin des AllobrogesLe Bateau is considered one of the best lieu dits of Cramant and Adrien's vines planted there are the oldest of the estate. The vineyard was planted in 1951 by Adrien's great grandfather. It is made entirely in oak with only with indigenous yeasts. It spends 8 months on lees in barrel. There is no filtration, fining, or cold stabilization. He leaves it to age in his cellar for 3 4 years and one additional year on cork after disgorgement. Dosage is