Vouette et Sorbee Cuvee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (R20), Champagne, France Laurent Barth it undergoes a pre-fermentation maceration

it undergoes a pre-fermentation maceration on its skins for several days before fermentation commences spontaneously

Durell Vineyard Syrah was Steve’s first varietal Syrah and

the wine rested for 10 months on its skins in in the same vessel before bottling without fining

Winemaking:

Vouette et Sorbee Cuvee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (R20), Champagne, France Laurent Barth it undergoes a pre-fermentation macerationMainly from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrands other lieux dits. Small in volume now, it will increase when the young vines in Vouette begin to come online. Mineral, nougat, salty and long basically a Grand Cru Chablis with bubbles.