Champagne Brut 'Enfant de la Montagne' Bertrand-Delespierre

Champagne 'Enfant de la Montagne' is a pure artisanal interpretation of the terroir by the small domaine Bertrand-Delespierre. Founded only in 1980, the winery is actually an expression of the six generations of winegrowers who have taken care of these vineyards and who are now represented by Clémence and Adrien, the children of the couple who give their name to the winery.
Bertrand-Delespierre creates the 'Enfant de la Montagne' Champagne by elaborating a classic territorial blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, complemented by 20% Meunier. Grapes from this vintage represent around 60% in the creation of the base wine, enriched by an important and skilful use of vins de réserve, while the varietal composition reflects the ampelographic plurality of the vineyard, characterised by an equal distribution of the three grapes. Sixty different parcels cover a total area of around 10 hectares, divided within the Petite Montagne de Reims: a little-known area, located in the northern part of the natural park and some fifteen kilometres from the city. The reference villages are all Premier Cru and characterised by average north and north-east exposures, with mixed soils composed of clay, silt, siliceous sands and calcareous marls: Chamery, headquarters of the winery, Ecueil, Villedommange, Montbré. Harvesting is, as is obligatory, carried out by hand and the grapes are pressed traditionally, subdivided by parcel. Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats develops spontaneously and malolactic fermentation is inhibited on the vintage wines, while it can take place naturally on the reserve wines. After fermentation in the bottle, the wine remains on the lees for 48 months and the final dosage is between 2 and 4 grams per litre.
'Enfant de la Montagne' from the Bertrand-Delespierre cellar expresses its terroir of origin through aromas of fine intensity, introduced by fruity citrus and ripe flesh notes together. Notes of white flowers play in the background, while the important mineral matrix, which will constitute the dominant element of the tasting, is already evident on the nose. The sip is full and gourmand, balanced by a harmonious freshness.