JL Vergnon Eloquence Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru NV

Color: Golden with light green hues. Fine bubbles.
Nose: Grapefruit, green apple, biscuit, then mineral and spicy.
Mouth: Sharp tense acidity with chalky sensation. Mineral to salty.

Score:
92/100 Wine Spectator Dec 2016

Technical Details
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay
3 years in cellars before disgorging
Dosage Extra-Brut: 3g / L
Drinking Temperature: 9 to 10 degree celsius

Winery Background
The Vergnon family has been established in Mesnil Sur Oger for five generations.
In 1950, JL Vergnon replanted his vineyards on the slopes of Cote des Blancs, in le Mesnil sur Oger.
In 1985, label of JL Vergnon firstly released. Rewarded by a "Coup de Coeur" for the Extra-Brut in 1987 by the famous Wine guide "Guide Hachette des Vins".
Majority of the vines are planted in le Mesnil sur Oger, a Grand Gru in the Cote des Blancs. Average age of the vines are over 30 years.
All the cuvee are 100% blanc de blancs, sourced from their own vineyards in the Grand Cru Vineyards in the Cote de Blanc.