Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Pierre Boisson The expression of fruit is

The expression of fruit is seductive

"Zeppwingert" with 50+ year old vines directly on the mosel as compared to the Steffensberg

Pre-arrival item expected late march

Direct press before fermentation

3/4 was aged in 500L used oak barrels

Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Pierre Boisson The expression of fruit isOrganic. 100% Chardonnay, all estate fruit. Half of the fruit is from Etienne's holdings in the Cte de Szanne, one quarter from Grauves, and the last quarter from Bisseuil. Beginning in 2011, tienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuve, and 20% of the final blend is produced with that reserve. Direct press of the entire harvest with separation of the juice. Only the "cuve" is kept for the vinification (no head or tail of the press). Base