Permission refers to the authorization given to this wine to be released in 2020, after spending two years in oak barrels, so that it can finish aging in the bottle. This cuvée is a modern interpretation of a long tradition of red wine production in Champagne. With Perpétuité, this new duo of Champagne hillsides echoes the monastic history of the Drappier House, honoring the era when champagne was still a still wine.
This Coteaux Champenois is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes from the "Les Egrillers" vineyard in the commune of Urville, in the Côte des Bars terroir in the Aube department. This organically farmed vineyard enjoys a southern exposure and Kimmeridgian limestone soil.
The 2018 harvest benefited from 14 days of maceration in demi-muids (650 liters) and two years of aging in demi-muids made from young oak from the local forest (Aube Regional Nature Park). This cuvée was vinified without sulfur.
This Coteau Champenois has a beautiful color with intense red hues.
The palate unfolds with magnificent notes of blackcurrant and red berries. This wine is structured and powerful, but expresses a beautiful roundness on the palate, with a promising finish for the future. The tannins are firm but refined and indicate great aging potential.
Only 504 bottles of this beautiful Permission 2018 red Coteau Champenois have been produced.
