Vouette & Sorbee Blanc d`Argile

Vouette & Sorbee Blanc d`Argile

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  • Robert Parker rating 91
Vouette & Sorbee Blanc d`Argile
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HED32025

75 cl

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£95.00
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Vouette & Sorbée Blanc d`Argile NV is a non-vintage blanc de blancs Champagne produced from biodynamically farmed vines in the Aube region of Champagne. This fine grower Champagne is produced from low-yielding Chardonnay vines planted on Kimmeridgian soil in the lieu-dit of Biaune. The vines are massal selections from Selosse’s Avize and Dauvissat`s Chablis Grand Cru vineyards. The base wine was aged in old 500-litre barrels before spending a minimum of 36 months ageing on lees in bottle. A superb blanc de blancs with a Chablis-like racy acidity and a striking saline minerality.
91 Robert Parker
Gautherot’s (2010 vintage) NV Extra Brut Blanc d’Argile represents young Chardonnay vines (based on cuttings from Selosse and Dauvissat) in Kimmeridgian, and primary fermentation and malo took place in 400-liter barrels. While less multifaceted than the corresponding Pinot-based Fidele, this is only a little less unusual and intriguing. The nose was initially dominated by juniper and arbor vita, possibly prompted in large part by wood. Behind that, however, emerged bittersweet iris perfume, lemon zest, lemon pip, peanut, and eventually Chablis-like suggestions of herbed and salted chicken stock (here especially strong on celery leaf). Almost waxy in feel but with underlying firmness and lemon-tangerine brightness that help assuage its bitter elements, this finishes with impressive if slightly austere persistence. It should prove fascinating to follow for at least several years. - David Schildknecht

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