2017 Benoit Lahaye, Brut Nature 'Violaine', Champagne, France La Varenne lauded vineyard in the area

lauded vineyard in the area

then chilled for 24 hours

partial whole cluster inclusion (up to 35%)

these wind whipped vines are on pure schists without any topsoil

2017 Benoit Lahaye, Brut Nature 'Violaine', Champagne, France La Varenne lauded vineyard in the area50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, from the vineyards Les Argentires and Les Monts de Tours, both in Bouzy with dry brown chalky soils. Vinification is in used barrels using indigenous yeasts, afterward one or two lees stirrings and with complete malolactic fermentation. There is no racking or filtration during the elevage, and no dosage or sulfur at any part of its production. Only 1,800 bottles produced.