Champagne C.H. Piconnet
Blanc Les Val Mentra 2020

The Côteaux Champenois Blanc Les Val Mentra by Domaine C.H. Piconnet is a white wine resulting from the blending of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Blanc from the 2020 harvest in the same-name lieu-dit. The grapes were selected according to "mass selection", i.e. a vine reproduction technique that aims to preserve their intra-varietal genetic variability and to obtain grapes of the highest quality to maintain the distinctive traits of the vine and its relationship with the terroir.

Maceration of the grapes occurred for approximately 48 hours before pressing, fermentation and ageing for 13 months in oak barrels. No added sulphites before bottling.

An unusual white wine with light oxidation and the distinct spiciness of tobacco, hints of stone, dried herbs, nuts and apple peel. Lively acidity on the palate, for this bright and fresh, incisive and pungent wine.

Champagne C.H. Piconnet

In 2014, Clément and his wife Agathe took over the 6-hectare family estate in Neuville-su-Seine and founded the Domaine C.H. Piconnet. The entire production, about 5,000 bottles, is managed in first person with daily work in the vineyards and various tastings in the lounges of the best independent winemakers. Any type of herbicide is banned in the vineyard and any action applied is reasoned with the sole purpose of preserving the authenticity of the terroir and enhance its expressiveness. All Piconnet vineyards are recognized as "Haute Valeur Environmentale" as well as the management system "Vituculture Durable en Champagne". Both certifications testify the desire to lead an ethical and sustainable production. The quality of their Champagne continues to progress and we believe that Clément Piconnet will be a great future winemaker of the new generation.