AOP Champagne Virgile Lahaye Cuvee Assemblage

Vines: 75 % Pinot Noir , 25 % Chardonnay with a dosage of 7.5 g/l.•Country Soil: on the territory of Sézannais, a clay soil on a calcareous foundation.•Wine making:•Manual grape harvests, then reception of the grapes, 24hours maceration in tank, then extraction of the juice bypneumatic presses.•Transition of the musts to a clear wine, a first alcoholicfermentation, followed by the fermentation " Malo-Lactique"then by the filtration of the wine which is going to stay intanks from 6 to 8 months•Assembly: the work of Virgile Lahaye, Wine grower, on clear wines to obtain the best vintage.•Drawing: bottling of the clear wine to allow the thirdfermentation called "foam taking " in the bottle.•Storage of the bottles in cellars during 2 years•Stir: using the “gyropallets” system•Draining: extraction of the deposit and then addition of the so called “liqueur”.•Tasting:•In the glass, a golden pinkish reflection, generous bubbles.•The nose is marked of aromas of pastries, biscuits,figs, spices. Attractive.•Cool in mouth with a beautiful balance, very seductive, white fruits. •Lightness with mentholated notes marks, small red berries.Feelings: •moment of sharing, simple pleasure, happy moments, perfect for the aperitif,gastronomy, celebrations, parties.•Advise for preserve: recommended to keep from 2 to 3 years