Cuvée Marie Lancelot 2015 represents, as Gilles Lancelot likes to say, "Cramant in a bottle".
This Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs cuvée is made with Chardonnay from 8 parcels: "Bouron", "Buzons", "Crayères", "Gouttes d'Or", "Moyen du Couchant", "Moyen du Levant" and "Porgeons", located on the Grand Cru terroir of Cramant, with vines planted over 50 years ago on outcropping chalk soil.
From the same soil, these plots offer a wide range of exposures, adapted cultivation and special harvests, to achieve the profound expression of the terroir.
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the freshness and purity of the terroir. The Extra-Brut dosage of 2.8 g/L enhances the beautiful bitterness of the finish.
This champagne is limpid, brilliant and diamond-clear, reflecting the purity of the Cramant terroir.
On the nose, the minerality of chalk is expressed with a hint of iodine, supporting subtle aromas of preserved lemons, white flowers, almonds and warm pastries.
The wine is silky and full-bodied, with the salinity inherent in chalky soils. The freshness and precision of the aromas leave a balanced palate revealing splendid bitterness.
Lancelot-Pienne's cuvée Marie Lancelot 2015 stands on its own, but will also pair well with oysters, snails or fine white fish with semi-cooked flesh, seasoned with ginger, yuzu and toasted sesame.
