Pascal Doquet Diapason Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru v15

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW/TASTING: “Pascal's grandfather consolidated to 1 hectare in which Pascal still owns 60 acres of, including “Les Migraines” where he has very old vines, planted in 1929. Approximately half is fermented in enamel and the rest in neutral barrel. It’s as impressive a non-vintage Champagne as is available anywhere. There are aromas of ginger, anise, zest and sandalwood, and the Champagne emphasizes the spicy characteristics of Le Mesnil. The wine finishes with some cut which helps focus the finish.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “With holdings of old vines in some of the greatest terroirs in the Côte des Blancs, Pascal Doquet has emerged over the last decade as one of the premier vignerons in Champagne.  After he took over his family estate, Doquet-Jeanmaire, in 1995 when his father retired, Pascal established his eponymous Domaine in 2004.  Today he farms just under 9 hectares of vines including prime parcels in Vertus, Le Mont Aimé and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger—including his illustrious old vines in the parcel “Champ d’Aoulettes.”  Natural farming and dedication to vineyard health is the driving force for Pascal; in fact, he rarely discusses fermentation—his passion is in the vineyards.  The Domaine has been certified Organic since 2010.”

QUICK FACTS:
APPELLATION: Côte des Blancs
VINEYARD: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
SOIL: Cretaceous chalk
FARMING PRACTICE: Certified Organic by Ecocert
VINIFICATION: Oak barrels
ELEVAGE: 7 months on lees, 50% vinified in old oak barrels
ASSEMBLAGE: 55% 2015, 45% wines from a reserve started in 2012, integrating each year around half of the wines from the last harvest.
DOSAGE: MCR 3.5 g/L
MALOLACTIC: Yes