Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru NV
Winemaker/Producer: Pascal Doquet
Region: Côte des Blancs
Grape: Chardonnay
Soil: Chalk
Viticulture: Certified Organic since 2010 harvest
Winemaking: native yeast fermentation. Malolactic. Minimal battônage.
Aging: *If not stated the minimum aging requirements for a NV champagne is 15 months with 12 of those months on the lees.
Tasting Notes: applesauce, pear, flint, baking spice, marzipan
For Fun: I got the chance to meet and taste with Pascal and it was a treat. Arpège is french for arpeggio. The notes of a chord played in succession.