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The Fontaine Family has been cultivating this land for centuries. Now it is up to Philippe, his daughter Salomé, and her husband Louis-Antoine to maintain the family history here.
This is a style called Blanc de Noirs, or white from black. A white sparkling wine made only from black (red) grapes. The result tends toward the fuller/fleshier fruit experience.
Grape: Pinot Noir 70%, Pinot Meunier 30%
Region: Balnot-sur-Laignes, Côte des Bar, Aube, Champagne, France
Farming: Sustainable
Winery: 24 months on lees ‘sur latte’ (on its side rather than cork down)