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Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Terroirs d'Ecueil 1er Cru Brut
Both the positive yellow colour tinged with pink and the forthright fruity nose attest to the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. The vinosity of 2018 (65% of the blend – the rest comes from the three previous years) makes this a true “champagne de plaisir’, even with its modest dosage of 3.5 gm..

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KLG-TEDNV |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Farming Practices | Organic |
Varieties | 85% PInot Noir, 15% Chardonnay |
ABV | 12 |
Residual Sugar | 1.5 |
Acidity | 5.2 |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Years in Blend | 65% 2018, 35% 2015-2016-2017 |
Bottling Date | July. 2019 |
Disgorgement Date | 21-Jul |
Dosage | 3.5 g/L |
Fermentation Vessel | 7% Barrel |
Fermentation Duration | 6 weeks |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel 90%, Used Barrique 10% |
Aging Duration (months) | 24 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | 9 months in barrique without stirring |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 20 mg/L |
Vineyard Name | Blend Ecueil |
Soil Type | Alluvial |
Elevation (meters) | 150 |
Vineyard Aspect | Southeast |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 75 |
Vine Training | less than 10 bunches of grapes per vine |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 42,600 bottles |
Notes from the Producer: 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay reflect the plantings of the Vineyards.
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