“Les Hautes Chèvres” Cumières Premier Cru Brut Nature 2018

Weinbeschreibung für “Les Hautes Chèvres” Cumières Premier Cru Brut Nature 2018 von Georges Laval

Colour & appearance

Light platinum with a delicate coral-coloured shimmer that subtly reveals its origin as a Blanc de Noirs. The perlage is fine and persistent - a sign of the long ageing time on the lees.

Nose

This champagne is a manifesto of purism. The nose reveals a fascinating complexity: Mediterranean herbs such as Oregano and Thyme meet Camomile and red berries. These are joined by Grapefruit zest, a pronounced limestone minerality and that characteristic Petrichor-The scent of wet stone. Vincent Laval impressively demonstrates why he is one of the most revered champagne purists.

Palate

The full power of this Blanc de Noirs unfolds on the palate - yet always elegantly restrained. A deep, pulsating minerality forms the foundation for an impressive spectrum of nuances: red berry fruit, citric freshness, salinity and herbal spice merge with stony precision. The fine tannins of the two Pinot varieties nestle silky on the palate. The acidity is mercilessly fresh and powerful - this young champagne still needs time, but has the potential for at least another decade of development. Despite its youth, it already strikes a remarkable balance between savoury purism and complex vinosity.

General information

The Les Hautes Chèvres site in Cumières lies halfway up the slope above the village. The Argilo-Calcaire soil of clay and limestone provides the ideal basis for Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from plots planted in 1946, 1965 and 1971. The Laval estate has been working consistently biodynamically since 1971. The wine matured for ten months in used barrels and four years sur lattes before being disgorged as Brut Nature (0 g/L dosage) in April 2023. Limited edition of 1,626 bottles.

Food pairing suggestions

The salty minerality and red berry complexity harmonise perfectly with Norway lobster and scallops with celeriac foam and Szechuan pepper, Smoked haddock with caviar and rattes potatoes or baked celeriac with Périgord truffle and Albufera sauce.

Special features

A champagne for purists that combines biodynamic vineyard work, old vines and uncompromising minimalism. The Zéro dosage emphasises the radical authenticity of this exceptional terroir champagne.