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Vibratis - Extra Brut Premier Cru 2017
Regular price
$149.55
Wine Details & Winemaking
Alcohol: 12.5%
Vintage: 2017
Size: 750ml
Closure: Cork
Varieties: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Terroir: This cuvée comes from carefully selected parcels: Les Vignes du Feuilly (Avenay-Val-d'Or) – 90% Pinot Noir, planted in deep clay-limestone soils over a chalk subsoil, facing East.
Les Sept Arpents (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ) – 10% Chardonnay, with shallow clay-limestone soils over a chalk subsoil, facing South-East.
Both areas provide the balance of freshness and fruit complexity required for this top-tier Champagne.
Fermentation: 75% of the wine is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the purity and freshness of the fruit.
25% is fermented in oak barrels, adding depth and complexity to the final blend. Spontaneous fermentation is used, allowing the natural yeasts to impart terroir-driven characteristics.
Aging: Aged on lees for 10 months after fermentation, contributing to texture and complexity.
This wine was aged for 5 years on lees before disgorging, enhancing its depth and finesse.
Dosage: This Champagne is zero dosage (no added sugar), which means it is very dry and emphasises the natural purity and minerality of the grapes.
Tasting Notes / Food Pairing & Cellaring
On the Nose: The nose is vibrant, showcasing aromas of red fruits (strawberry, cherry), with subtle brioche and hazelnut hints from the oak aging and lees contact.
On the Palate: Expect a structured, full-bodied Champagne with a creamy mousse and lively acidity. The Pinot Noir provides power and depth, while the Chardonnay contributes freshness and elegance. The extended lees aging lends a rich, complex mouthfeel with flavours of citrus, stone fruit, and a mineral finish.
Pairing & Cellaring: This wine pairs beautifully with: Oysters, crab, or lobster. Roasted chicken or guinea fowl. Soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.
Serve between 10°C and 12°C. It may benefit from decanting to fully reveal its nuances, and it should be opened ahead of time to allow it to breathe.
Given its structure and complexity, Vibratis 2017 can be enjoyed now, but it will also age gracefully developing its depth and elegance.
Vibratis - Extra Brut Premier Cru 2017
Regular price
$149.55
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Frequently Asked Questions
Disgorging is the process of removing the sediment (or lees) from sparkling wine after the second fermentation in the bottle.
During aging, yeast cells build up in the bottle, and disgorging expels these particles.
This step is crucial for ensuring the wine’s clarity and freshness while enhancing its finesse and texture.
It helps the Champagne achieve its signature clean appearance and smooth mouthfeel.
Zero dosage means no sugar is added to the Champagne after fermentation, resulting in a wine that is very dry.
This style emphasizes the natural purity of the grapes and highlights the minerality and freshness of the wine.
With zero dosage, the Champagne is crisper, with less sweetness to balance its acidity, offering a more direct expression of the terroir.
Extra Brut refers to a very dry style of Champagne with a dosage (added sugar) of 1 to 4 grams per litre.
This minimal dosage preserves the wine’s crispness and purity, emphasising its natural minerality and freshness.
Other styles, such as Brut (6 to 12 grams per litre) and Demi-Sec (33 to 50 grams per litre), have higher dosages, making them sweeter and rounder in flavour.
