LILYALE – BLANC DE BLANCS (GRAND CRU)

It is said to have a pure, clean, lily-white whiteness. Lilyale is the unadorned mirror of the Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. Fresh and floral, with citrus notes, it should be tasted with care, as should the winemaking process.

Lilyale comes from 3 Grands Crus villages of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Oger and Cramant. These prestigious terroirs have clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is 30 years and they are fully ploughed.

3-year assembly: 2012 (10%) – 2013 (20%) – 2018 (70%).
Modern 4,000 kg Coquard press.
100% cuvée. Cold vinification: the must rests for 72 hours at 4ºC.
Alcoholic fermentation at 16ºC.
Matured in stainless steel tanks for 6-8 months.
Maturation: in the cellar, stacked horizontally at a constant temperature of 11ºC for about 3 years.
Aging potential: 2 to 5 years.
Dosage: 0 g/l
Alcohol content: 12%.

TASTING
It has a pale golden colour, clear and bright, with intense green reflections. Its bubbles are fine and fast, forming a discreet but persistent cordon. The nose is quite intense from the first moment. At first, it is floral and spring-like, with notes of lime blossom, mint and freshly cut grass. Mixed with aromas of white fruits and fresh mirabelle plums, notes of pastries and brioche appear. On the palate the attack is frank and of a certain breadth until it becomes pleasantly refined. Firm, straightforward and dense in the centre of the mouth with lively citrus and mineral notes.

FOOD PAIRING
Goes well with cold prawns and dill sauce or sole a la meuniére.
Serve at 7ºC