J. L. Vergnon : Conversation Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut

The minerality and delicacy of a Blanc de Blancs champagne by J.L.Vergnon

The producer

A family-owned estate for five generations, J.L. Vergnon advocates a delicious alchemy between tradition, passion for the terroir and the authentic expression of a flagship grape variety of Champagne, Chardonnay.

The vineyard

The vineyards of the J.L. Vergnon Champagne House are composed of Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Premiers Crus from the villages of Vertus and Villeneuve. The house watches over a vineyard of around twenty plots, managed in a sustainable manner and bearing the HVE 3 label.

The wine

J.L.Vergnon's Conversation Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut is made from parcels located in the villages of Mesnil sur Oger, Oger and Avize.

Vinification and ageing

This champagne is made from 20% reserve wine, aged for 3 months in oak barrels, and 80% of the current year's wine, vinified in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged in the estate's cellars for 3 years before disgorgement. The dosage for this cuvée is 5 g/litre.

The blend

Conversation Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut by J.L.Vergnon is a 100% Chardonnay.

Conversation Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut by J.L.Vergnon : Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This champagne showcases a beautiful golden hue. The effervescence is lively and persistent.

Nose

Complex and aromatic, the nose blends fragrances of wheat, biscuit and pear with mineral and woody notes.

Palate

A lively attack with a hint of acidity precedes a palate that blends savoury grapefruit aromas with a refreshing minerality. The finish is persistent and seductive with chalky notes.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve between 9 and 10°C.

Cellaring

This Conversation Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut by J.L.Vergnon can be kept in the cellar for around 10 years in order to develop its full aromatic complexity.