Saint Chamant - Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne Carte Or NV
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Saint Chamant |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Champagne |
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| Varietal | Champagne blend |
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| Sku | 31732 |
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Saint Chamant Description
Champagne Saint-Chamant is now overseen by Stéphane Coquillette, whose late father Christian ran the estate for 70 years, from 1950 to 2020.
The wines are housed in Saint-Chamant's cellar, which is over a mile long and is lined with hundreds of thousands of bottles.
Vineyard plantings are largely Chardonnay, all in the Grand Cru of Chouilly. 1.5 ha plot of Pinot Meunier is in Épernay.
Long lees aging is the order of the day, as all wines are only disgorged once an order is placed for them, a practice that is unique within Champagne. Stéphane is committed to carrying on the estate's traditions, maintaining the house style of sophistication, richness, and refinement.
APPELLATION
Champagne
SUB-REGION
Côte des Blancs
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
FARMING
Sustainable - Lutte Raisonnée, HVE
SOIL
Limestone and chalk
VINEYARDS & VITICULTURE
The estate consists of 11.50 hectares of vineyards, of which 11.4 hectares are dedicated to Chardonnay production. The grapes are 100% from Grand Cru Chouilly in the Côte de Blancs.
HARVEST & VINIFICATION
All grapes are hand-harvested. Average élevage time is for nine months, in stainless steel and enamel tanks. Dosage approximately five grams per liter.
