Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Chardonnay

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Visit Grand Cru villages: Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: The white chalk visible in soil, the Chardonnay slopes, village church spires

   Photo ideas: The white chalk visible in soil, the Chardonnay slopes, village church spires

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   Taste Blanc de Blancs from multiple producers

   wine $$

   Compare how terroir expresses differently across villages - all Chardonnay, all different

   Compare how terroir expresses differently across villages - all Chardonnay, all different

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   Book Pierre Péters or Agrapart & Fils for grower education

   wine $$

   These producers teach terroir like professors - understand why this chalk matters

   These producers teach terroir like professors - understand why this chalk matters

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   Visit in September - golden Chardonnay vines before harvest

   Optional

   wine $$

   The most beautiful time in Champagne - vines laden with fruit, autumn light

   The most beautiful time in Champagne - vines laden with fruit, autumn light

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Insider Tips

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  Pierre Péters in Le Mesnil makes legendary Blanc de Blancs (book ahead)

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  Agrapart & Fils offers grower Champagne tastings with terroir focus

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  September is magical - walk through golden Chardonnay vines before harvest

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  Blanc de Blancs from here age for decades - invest in vintage bottles