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Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Terroirs d'Ecueil 1er Cru Brut
Both the positive yellow colour tinged with pink and the forthright fruity nose attest to the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. The vinosity of 2018 (65% of the blend – the rest comes from the three previous years) makes this a true “champagne de plaisir’, even with its modest dosage of 3.5 gm..
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KLG-TEDNV |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Fermentation Vessel | 7% Barrel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 6 weeks |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 90%, Used Barrique 10% |
Aging Duration (months) | 24 |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | 9 months in barrique without stirring |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 20 mg/L |
Varieties | 85% PInot Noir, 15% Chardonnay |
Vintages in Blend | 65% 2018, 35% 2015-2016-2017 |
Dosage | 3.5 g/L |
Residual Sugar | 1.5 |
ABV | 12 |
Acidity | 5.2 |
Bottling Date | July. 2019 |
Disgorgement Date | 7/21/23 |
Annual Production | 42,600 bottles |
Primary Vineyard Name | Blend Ecueil |
Soil Types | Alluvial |
Elevation (meters) | 150 |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 75 |
Farming Practices | Organic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | less than 10 bunches of grapes per vine |
Other Vineyard Details | Southeast |
Notes from the Producer: 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay reflect the plantings of the Vineyards.
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