NV Clandestin Austral Blanc De Noir Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022)

VARIETALS: 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 Blanc grown in the unique kimmeridgian and portlandian soils of the Aube. This zero dosage, no sulfur added cuvee is rich and racy and has a commanding presence”, if you will, just as we have come to expect from this rising star.”