ESTENCE (PREMIER CRU)

The name Estence is inspired by its sparkling character (“estenceler”: to shine). This Premier Cru Extra Brut de Grauves champagne has an atypical personality. Its woody character gives the Chardonnay a smoky and invigorating expressiveness, enhanced by the Pinot Noir.
Its grapes, 60% Chardonnay aged for 9 months in oak barrels and 40% Pinot Noir, come from the Premier Cru village of Grauves, a prestigious terroir with clay soils and vines with an average age of 25 years.

Unique vintage: 2018
Coquard modern press 4000 kilos.
100% cuvée.
Cold vinification: cold maceration at 4°C for 72 hours.
Alcoholic fermentation at 16°C.
Aging in oak barrels for 9 months.
Aging in cellars on wooden boards for about 3 years at a constant temperature of 11°C.
Aging potential: 2 years

Alcoholic strength: 6 g/l
Alcohol content: 12
Contains sulphites

TASTING NOTES
It has a beautiful shiny “gold leaf” dress with a fine effervescence. Its discreet nose reveals floral notes, even spicy, slightly lemony. On the palate, it has a beautiful nobility with a pleasant unctuousness. It is full-bodied and persistent, with a tonic and delicately woody finish.

FOOD PAIRING
A champagne to accompany dishes such as risotto.
Serve at 7ºC.