About the Winery:
Founded in 1805, Champagne Vollereaux now owns nearly 40 hectares (100 acres) covering 13 villages of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay in the Marne Valley of Champagne. This includes Pierry, a Premier Cru classified village.
Represented by Helene and Franck Vollereaux, the 6th generation continues a two-century-old legacy of family ownership and management. Frank is the winemaker, Helene manages tourism, and their uncle, Jean-Marie Vollereaux, is the vineyard manager.
Concerned to the environmental issues of today and tomorrow, and the well-being of their consumers, the family is committed to thoughtful stewardship of its vineyards, and remaining a family-owned company.
Type:Â Sparkling Wine
Country:Â France
Region:Â Champagne
Grape Variety:Â 100% Pinot Noir
Viticulture: HVE Level 3
Climate:Â Dual climate subject to both continental and oceanic influences
Terroir:Â Vines are 40 years old on average
Winemaking:Â Vinified with grapes from 3 previous vintages to create an even fuller and more aromatic Champagne. Aged 4 years on the lees, with no sugar added
Color:Â Medium deep gold with fine young bubbles
Nose:Â Rather elegant nose with discreet fruit, citrus, peach and some chalky notes, more on the Chardonnay side
Palate:Â Medium bodied palate, bone dry with a fresh acidity underneath, a slight citrusy bitterness/fine extract, youthful fruit with a creamy and rather long finish
