This CXVI cuvée, created by Marc Augustin, is a sulfur-free Blanc de Noirs champagne that perfectly combines the four elements highlighted by the House in a Pinot Noir expression. The cuvée takes its name from the number 16 in the periodic table of elements, referring to sulfur: 116 for sans (one hundred) soufre (sulfur).
The world of Maison Augustin's cuvées was inspired by biodynamics and brought to life by Emmanuelle, Marc's wife. The identity, names, colors, and materials are all consistent with the House's philosophy.
This cuvée is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes from Avenay Val d'Or, a Premier Cru terroir in the Montagne de Reims, characterized by its clay-limestone soils.
Both viticulture and vinification are carried out according to biodynamic principles, in harmony with the lunar phases, and the wines undergo controlled dynamization. Like the estate's other cuvées, the wine is unfiltered and the yeast is sourced from the previous year's lees, with no filtration.
This CXVI Blanc de Noirs cuvée is authentic, pure and full of aromas with toasted notes of gingerbread and brioche, punctuated by hints of licorice.
The palate is salty and fresh, very full-bodied and mouth-watering, characterized by a lovely tension that gives the wine its character.
