Terroir:
Limonitic sandy soil and mica schist.
Historique :
The first harvest on this Chardonnay vineyard took place on 29 September, Saint Michael's Day, which is why this cuvée is called Perles de Saint Michel.
Vine cultivation and winemaking:
The work in the vineyard is rigorous and precise, because this is where the wine is made: organic cultivation, soil cultivation, no synthetic chemicals, and management based on the life of the soil and the vines.
The grapes are gently pressed (pneumatically). The must flows naturally by gravity into one of our underground vats.
The yeasts that accompany the start of alcoholic fermentation are indigenous (from the grapes and the environment), activated by a ‘homemade’ starter culture (levain). The watchword is to handle the harvest as little as possible and use as few inputs as possible.
Breeding:
The wine is matured on its fine lees until it is bottled at the estate by a competent service provider.
Tasting:
The colour is crystal clear; the nose is open and fragrant; the bubbles are fine, persistent and elegant; and the palate is aromatic, refreshing, easy to drink and festive!
Food and wine pairings:
Serve chilled between 10 and 12°C as an aperitif or with dessert among friends.
Grape variety:
80% Chardonnay, 20% Souvignier gris.
appellation
Vin de France sparkling wine, brut, blanc de blanc
Perles de Saint-Michel
THE VINEYARD AS A GARDEN
