Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Dila-o This was a personal decision

This was a personal decision to experiment with the benefits of each row orientation and its influence on light interception by the plant

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After the fermentation at 28-30 degrees Celsius

All hand-harvested

Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Dila-o This was a personal decisionOrganic. 100% Chardonnay, all estate fruit. Half of the fruit is from Etienne's holdings in the Cte de Szanne, one quarter from Grauves, and the last quarter from Bisseuil. Beginning in 2011, tienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuve, and 20% of the final blend is produced with that reserve. Direct press of the entire harvest with separation of the juice. Only the "cuve" is kept for the vinification (no head or tail of the press). Base