Les Montchenevaux au Levant, Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2014

Wine description for Les Montchenevaux au Levant Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2014 by Waris-Larmandier

Colour & appearance

Pale golden yellow with a fine mousse, rendered particularly creamy by the reduced bottle pressure of 4.5 bar.

Nose

Ripe grape material with aromas of yellow apples, quinces, plums and nectarines, alongside oranges and dried fruit. A hint of fruit ester combines with dark praline, tobacco and subtle woody notes.

Palate

Ripe and expansive, yet silky and round. The acidity appears restrained and soft, with a mouthfeel reminiscent of fruit juice. A vinous, sensual sparkling wine whose style is further accentuated by the gentle pressure of just 4.5 bar.

Finish

Long and creamy, with persistent fruit and a fine, chalky note that recalls its origins in the Côte des Blancs.

Terroir & origin

The single vineyard site Les Montchenevaux au Levant is located in Oger, a Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs. The vines were planted in 1962 and grow on chalky soils, which lend the wine its precise, mineral structure.

Grape variety & vinification

Pure Chardonnay, spontaneously fermented in used 600-litre demi-muids from Burgundy. At least five years on the lees, disgorged by hand, without dosage. Demeter-certified since 2020.

Food recommendations

Ideal with duck in Champagne reduction with green asparagus and morels, sea bass with artichokes and rouille mayonnaise or pâté en croûte.

Special features

The reduced bottle pressure of 4.5 bar, rather than the usual 6 bar, ensures a creamier mousse and an immediately accessible style. The vines, over 60 years old, bring depth and concentration that reveal themselves in every sip.