Blanc de noirs

Maison Taisne Riocour · Champagne, France

Lively and elegant champagne highlighting the diverse Riceys terroir across three different plots of Pinot Noir. The grapes from the Tronchois plot bring power and elegance to the wine, whilst the grapes from the Val Germain and Pragnon vineyards offer depth and length on the palate. An early harvest has added beautiful fresh and floral aromas with underlying hints of mint.

Farming
HVE 3 / In conversion to certified organic

Harvest Method
Hand harvest / Mechanical harvest

Varietal
100% Pinot Noir

Age of Vineyard
Planted around 1980

Vessel
Stainless steel vats

Vineyard Yield
30-35hl/ha

Soil Type
Limestone clay

Annual Production
2000 bottles

Vinification

Thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. 3 years of ageing on lees before disgorgement followed by 2 years of ageing in bottle before release. Dosage: 3.5g/L of residual sugar