Champagne Dekeyne Extra Brut 'Vogloniers'
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 2019
Côtes de Sézanne > Champagne > FR
At last - a biodynamic grower Champagne! Vogloniers is the name given to people who lived in the small hamlet of “La Voglonière” when the Dekeynes family first arrived in 1919. It is a blend of their three main parcels and includes 50% old-vine Chardonnay, 40% young-vine Chardonnay , and 10% Pinot Noir. Hand harvested grapes were slowly pressed in an old basket press and the juice was fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. The wine is allowed to go through its malo-lactic fermentation and bottling is done in the spring. The Champagne remains “sur-lattes” (on the lees) in their cellar for approximately three years before disgorgement. The dosage of 4g is prepared with cane sugar. The Dekeynes then age their Champagnes for another year before release. This is something to celebrate!
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 2019
Côtes de Sézanne > Champagne > FR
At last - a biodynamic grower Champagne! Vogloniers is the name given to people who lived in the small hamlet of “La Voglonière” when the Dekeynes family first arrived in 1919. It is a blend of their three main parcels and includes 50% old-vine Chardonnay, 40% young-vine Chardonnay , and 10% Pinot Noir. Hand harvested grapes were slowly pressed in an old basket press and the juice was fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. The wine is allowed to go through its malo-lactic fermentation and bottling is done in the spring. The Champagne remains “sur-lattes” (on the lees) in their cellar for approximately three years before disgorgement. The dosage of 4g is prepared with cane sugar. The Dekeynes then age their Champagnes for another year before release. This is something to celebrate!
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 2019
Côtes de Sézanne > Champagne > FR
At last - a biodynamic grower Champagne! Vogloniers is the name given to people who lived in the small hamlet of “La Voglonière” when the Dekeynes family first arrived in 1919. It is a blend of their three main parcels and includes 50% old-vine Chardonnay, 40% young-vine Chardonnay , and 10% Pinot Noir. Hand harvested grapes were slowly pressed in an old basket press and the juice was fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. The wine is allowed to go through its malo-lactic fermentation and bottling is done in the spring. The Champagne remains “sur-lattes” (on the lees) in their cellar for approximately three years before disgorgement. The dosage of 4g is prepared with cane sugar. The Dekeynes then age their Champagnes for another year before release. This is something to celebrate!
Blend: 50% old-vine Chardonnay, 40% young-vine Chardonnay , and 10% Pinot Noir
ABV: 12.5%
The Story: Dekeyne & Fils produce Champagnes from their five hectare estate in Bethon, a village in the southern end of the Côte de Sezanne. The Dekeyne family settled on their farm in Bethon in 1919, in an area known as “La Voglonière.” In 1962, The Dekeynes were the first in the village to replant vineyards after phyloxerra, a date that reminds us of how recent most vineyards are in this part of Champagne. The Dekeyne estate is now run by the brothers, Gael and Baptiste, who have taken up the work of their parents. They are creating a farm with a self-sufficient ecosystem and have received certification for both organic (AB) and bio-dynamic (Demeter) production. They produce their own herbal teas, mostly from plants grown on their property and use fertilizer made only from plant material. They have decided to produce champagnes from a single vintage and from a specific plots.
Personality: This golden colored, fruity champagne expresses a lovely freshness, with apple aromas accented by notes of honey, brioche toast and raspberry, highlighted by a kiss of thirst-quenching acidity.
Harmony: Goes down pretty good surrounded by friends, or alone with a cat on your lap - however you want it, this is the perfect pairing to ring in the new year and other celebrations. A seafood tower, perfectly cooked ribeye, or just a bag of potato chips. You cannot go wrong with this deliciousness.