Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Les Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs Brut (NV)

Varietals : Chardonnay.Farming : Organic.Viticulture : Each of Lassaigne's parcels are farmed organically with extra emphasis placed on picking at optimumripeness.Vinification : The grapes are harvested by hand at maximum ripeness, destemmed and lightly pressed. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel. Only native yeast is used. Malolactic completes naturally. The domaine has been disgorgingby hand and without sulfur for 32 years.Aging : The wine rests sur lie for at least two years and bottled with no dosage. Jacques Lassaigne is a 4.7 hectare family vineyard located in Montgueux. The vineyards boast prime southeastern exposure & consist primarily of Chardonnay vines (94%) & the rest is made up of Pinot Noir (6%). The Montgueuxvineyard sites were originally held for the Montrachet of Champagne & are located near the gates of Troyes—the former capital of Champagne. The terroir in Montgueux is nearly identical to the growing sites found further north in le Mesnil, as they sha