Val Mentra | Champagne Douge

The distinctive Kimmeridgian marl soils in the south of Champagne have more in common with Chablis than the rest of the region; Val Mentra combines racy, steely red currant and yellow plum acidity with a full, vinous texture. It saddles both schools of Champagne, richness and freshness, with no dosage added, to make a complex wine that works wonderfully with food or as an aperitif.

Region:

Côte des Bar

Appellation:

Champagne

Variety / Blend:

Pinot Noir:

Climate:

Continental with Atlantic influence

Soils:

Clay-limestone and marl on a bedrock of hard Kimmeridgian limestone

Farming:

Certified Viticulture Durable en Champagne and Haute Valeur Environnementale, in conversion to organics

Altitude:

Fermentation:

Hand harvested and fermented in oak barrels

Ageing:

3 years

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