Champagne Fleury Blanc de Noir Brut NV

Description

Champagne Fleury was founded in 1895 by patriarch, Jean-Pierre Fleury, in the Cote des Bars in the southern reaches of the Champagne region.

Jean-Pierre was a pioneer of biodynamic farming in Champagne, converting his first seven acre plot in 1989 before having all of his vineyards certified by 1992. He was the first in the region to gain certification and has done much for promoting the more sustainable farming practices that many of the best growers now adopt. The great thing about them is that they have been biodynamic for so long that the vines have now gained maturity under the natural inclinations of this rigorous regime.

The Fleury vineyards are planted 90% to Pinot Noir, making for more powerful, fuller-bodied styles of Champagne, but Jean-Pierre’s craftsmanship in the cellar sees his cuvees retain pristine elegance and vibrancy.

Previously known as “Carte Rouge Brut Tradition,” the name and label changed in 2010 to “Blanc de Noirs”. This is Fleury’s “house cuvee” and most of the Domaine’s production. Pinot Noir 100 % from all parcels. Age of the vines : 20 – 25 years. The amount of new vintage wines and reserve wines varies from year to year. Reserve wines usually consist of approx. 30-40% of the final blend. For this cuvee, the base wine is from 2016 vintage which saw spring frosts followed by mildew and gave low yields. As a result, the blend here is 25% of 2016 vintage and 75% of reserve wines. The dosage varies from year to year and was 3.5g in this cuvee. The higher than usual portion of reserve wines gives this cuvee more balanced bodythat doesn’t require more dosage, according to Jean-Sebastien. Winemaking in thermo-regulated tanks and wooden foudres for reserve wines. Ageing 3 to 5 years before bottling, Malolactic fermentation, Alcohol content : 11.90 ABV, Vegan