Étienne Calsac, Champagne Extra Brut "L'Échappée Belle" Blanc de Blancs
Étienne Calsac, Champagne Extra Brut "L'Échappée Belle" Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay from on average 30 year old vines, planted in clay-limestone soils.
"L’Echappée Belle" translates to "The Great Escape." 70% of the base wine comes from 1er cru vineyards in the village of Grauves, known for its cooler microclimate. The vineyards were planted by Etienne’s grandparents.
Beginning in 2011, Etienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuvée, and 30% of the final blend of L’Echappée Belle is produced with reserve wine. The base wine for this vintage is 2020 and the bottle was discorged in 2022.
Post-malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in a combination of tank and barrel on its fine lees for 7 months prior to bottling. The wine is then aged for 18-24 months in bottle before disgorgement.
Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young producers in the Cotes des Blancs. His incisive and pure Chardonnay-based champagnes are an exceptional interpretation of the chalky terroir surrounding Avize.
Practicing organic.
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