Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs NV (Base 20. Disg. Oct. 16)

Vouette et Sorbée • Blanc de Blancs

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Discover Champagne Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blancs NV, an exceptional zero-dosage Chardonnay from the Côte des Bar. Fermented in oak with indigenous yeasts, this rare grower champagne delivers remarkable depth, vibrant freshness and striking limestone minerality. R20 release, disgorged 16 October 2024.

Style

Blanc de Blancs

Dosage

Brut
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Food Pairings

The depth, texture and mineral precision of Blanc d'Argile make it an exceptional champagne for food pairing. Enjoy alongside freshly shucked oysters, scallop crudo or delicate white fish to complement its saline freshness. Its richness also pairs beautifully with lobster, butter-poached seafood, roasted poultry or creamy mushroom dishes. For a classic regional pairing, try it with aged Comté or other firm, nutty cheeses.

Technical Notes

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, Blanc d'Argile originates primarily from the cool, west-facing Biaunes vineyard, planted in 2000 using mass-selection cuttings from Anselme Selosse's vines in Avize and Vincent Dauvissat's Valmur Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis. Since 2020, the cuvée has also incorporated Chardonnay from the Fonnet and Vouette vineyards. Exceptionally low yields of just 15–20 hl/ha contribute to the wine's concentration and mineral intensity. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in used 500- and 600-litre oak barrels, with a small portion fermented and matured in Georgian amphora. The champagne spends approximately 15–18 months ageing on lees in bottle before being disgorged by hand, with no dosage added. This R20 release was disgorged on 16 October 2024.

What to Expect

Blanc d'Argile is a powerful yet beautifully precise Blanc de Blancs, showcasing the remarkable mineral character of the Côte des Bar's Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Expect a complex, textured champagne with vibrant citrus, orchard fruit and subtle savoury notes, supported by a striking chalky minerality. Its concentrated fruit, energetic acidity and long, saline finish create a wine of exceptional depth and finesse. Often compared to a great Grand Cru Chablis, this is a distinctive expression of Chardonnay that balances richness with remarkable freshness.