La cuvée Jour 1 : Avize, Le Levant de la Maison Odyssée 319 begins a journey around the village of Avize, to better understand its many identities.
This cuvée is made exclusively from Chardonnay harvested in 2020, in the southern parcels of Avize Grand Cru (Côte des Blancs). Le Levant is typical of the southern part of the village. Parcels in the lower and middle parts of the slope reveal the particularities of these few lieux-dits, often earlier harvested than the rest of the cru.
2020 was characterized by mild temperatures and frequent rainfall. Warm weather set in at the beginning of April, bringing forward the vegetative cycle by 10 days. Full flowering begins in June. Summer is dotted with dry, wet and cool spells. Chardonnays offer notes of white flowers and citrus, with a full, acidic mouthfeel.
After bottling, the flasks benefit from a fairly long ageing period in the cellar, developing maturity and finesse. After disgorging, the Brut dosage is 8.3 g/L.
This cuvée offers roundness, amplitude and generosity. Its minty finish lingers for long seconds, bringing a delicious sensation of freshness.
Cuvée Jour 1 : Avize, Le Levant from Maison Odyssée 319 with its 2020 vintage signs a gentle evolution that continues to progress while taking its time.
