Clandestin Austral Blanc De Noir Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Broc Cellars Having just tasted the whole

Having just tasted the whole lineup

made in the old style of Viñaspre wines

Quarts is a south-facing lieu-dit of Quarts de Chaume which before the French Revolution was in the hands of the sieureurs de Haute Guerche

as a homage to her roots

Followed by fermentation with indigenous yeast and an immediate malolactic fermentation to follow

Clandestin Austral Blanc De Noir Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Broc Cellars Having just tasted the wholeVARIETALS: Pinot Noir VINEYARD: Mid slope parcels in the commune of Bar sur Aube SOIL: Dominated by kimmeridgian bands VITICULTURE: Vineyards farmed naturally no herbicides or synthetic fertilizers used. VINIFICATION: Direct press, then must is racked into barrels. Indigenous yeast fermentation in 600L French oak barrels AGING: 15 month sur lattes followed by 6 months in bottle before release. Disgorged April 2023 blend combines Chardonnay and Pinot