Jean Laurent Blanc de Noirs Brut NV

Jean Laurent Blanc de Noirs Brut NV VINEYARDSThe estate is situated south of Epernay, in the outlying Côte des Bar region of Champagne (Aube department). Vineyards are in the village of Celles‐sur‐Ource, with a few parcels in the neighboring village Landreville. 39 acres (30 Pinot Noir, 6+ Chardonnay, 3 Pinot Blanc, small plantings Arbane) planted in distinctive chalky soils, part of a band that stretches from Champagne to Chablis and all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover. Vineyards average 25 to 30 years in age, with the oldest parcels at more than 60 years old.  As a RM (“Recoltant Manipulant” – the French term for Grower Producer), Jean makes Champagnes exclusively from his own vineyards. Savvy consumers have begun to favorGrower Champagnes (‘farmer fizz’) over the Grande Marques. Grower Champagnes can offer high quality, a house style and an expression of terroir. Most Grande Marque Champagnes are blended from districts scattered all over Champagne rather than from small, distin