“The 2017 Grand Cru vintage is told through a dynamic duo, the perfect embodiment of the blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that defines it”

A vintage of character,

where elegance and power take the wheel.

In red, the man represents Pinot-Noir, a structured and masculine grape. Keys in hand, he pilots the cuvée, composed 70% of this varietal. Beside him, the woman in vibrant yellow personifies the 30% Chardonnay that completes the blend. As the navigator of the team, she holds the road book and charts the course, just as Chardonnay guides the cuvée with precision and firmness, bringing freshness and revealing the pure chalk plots from which it originates.

Their refined and light attire—pristine suits, scarves, vintage helmets, and goggles—pays homage to the timeless elegance of the Grand Cru plots of Verzy, cradle of both grapes.

Étiquette Grand Cru 2017

Between sensual curves and joyful tension

A 2017 racing straight towards great emotions.

A symbol of this singular vintage, the MGB-GT against which they lean perfectly embodies the spirit of the cuvée. Simple in appearance, the car tells the story of an unexpected 2017 vintage. And yet, like a meticulously prepared engine, the careful manual sorting of the finest clusters at harvest preserved grapes that had benefited from the spring and summer heat while discarding those affected by late summer rains—a masterful work to craft a great wine.

Its curvaceous body, rounded fenders, and sensual lines reflect the elegance and roundness of aromas delicately shaped by more than seven years of aging on lees in our cellars. 

The intimate cabin, offering only two modest rear seats, hints at the rare and confidential nature of this cuvée, drawn from plots combining clay-limestone soils and pure chalk. Designed to be enjoyed in small company for memorable tastings, it can carry a few passengers—provided they are knowledgeable and enthusiastic enough to savor the moment.

Beneath the hood, the robust engine, rich in torque, mirrors the powerful, vinous, and structured attack of the Pinot Noir. Its moderate displacement provides lively acceleration, which the Chardonnay translates into a joyful onset, sparkling freshness, taut structure, and impressive length on the palate. In a final surge, the Pinot Noir engages overdrive, reasserting the backbone of its body and its terroirs, maintaining rhythm, and delivering a sustained, intense finish—transforming the tasting experience into a thrilling ride, without requiring a seasoned driver to feel the magic.

Millésime 2017 Grand Cru Technical Sheet

A vintage of character where power and elegance take the wheel.
  • Origin : Vineyards of my Grandfather
  • Region : Montagne de Reims
  • Village : Verzy
  • Cru : Grand Cru
  • Soil : Fine clay-limestone loam (30–50 cm)
  • Subsoil : Pure chalk (organic calcite)
  • Exposure : Northeast-facing slopes, “4 fingers”
  • Altitude : Mid to upper slopes (130–180 m)
  • Soil management : Natural grass cover
  • Maintenance : Ploughing and eco-grazing (sheep)
  • Grape varietals : 70% Pinot Noir & 30% Chardonnay
  • Harvest : Hand-picked, pressing at the estate
  • Fraction : Cuvée
  • Vinification : 9 months on lees in enamel tanks
  • Blend : Vintage – 100% 2017 harvest
  • Aging : Minimum 7 years on lees in bottle
  • Dosage : Natural Brut – 0 g/l

960 bouteilles

Fiche technique - Millésime 2017

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