Champagne Extra Brut
Val Moignot 2018

The Champagne Val Moignot by Laculle Frères is made from 100% Pinot Blanc grapes, sourced from 20- to 30-year-old vines grown in the single parcel (Lieu-dit) Val Moignot, located on the Portandien plateau, in the village of Meurville, in the Côte des Bar. This area, characterized by clay-limestone soils poor in nutrients, forces the vines to naturally adapt, resulting in grapes with remarkable aromatic concentration and a distinctly fruity character.

Harvested in 2018, the wine undergoes fermentation and aging in fût de chêne (oak barrels) for about 10 months, followed by at least 48 months of lees aging. The final dosage falls within the Extra Brut category.

Upon tasting, Champagne Val Moignot displays a straw gold color. On the nose, it is soft, indulgent, and delicate, with notes of ripe white peach, pear, yellow plum, basil, and a hint of vanilla on the finish. On the palate, it is direct and expressive, with a juicy, mouth-filling texture that is also refreshing, evoking white fruits and citrus, complemented by an elegant toasted nuance.

This cuvée, also known as Cuvée Bertil Andersson, pays tribute to Professor Bertil Andersson, a world-renowned Swedish biochemist whose research has revolutionized our understanding of photosynthesis and its mechanisms, with a significant impact on viticulture and agriculture.

Limited production of only 3,000 bottles.