DomaineLaBorderieLaConfluenteBlancdeBlancs2017

Champagne Domaine La Borderie was created in 2013 by Simon and Marie Normand. As brother and sister, they took over the family estate of 11.5 hectares, located around Bar-sur-Seine in the Côte des Bar. This is 160kms south of Reims and if you drive a further 162kms south you are in Beaune!For over 100 years the family sold their grapes to the big brands then in 2013 they produced 6000 bottles and now they are making over 20,000 bottles. Important to the family has been conservation of biodiversity their area in 2013 classified as “High Environmental Valueâ€?and additionally certified “Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne.â€?rrWeather in 2017: The year was marked by spring frosts in April, followed by very hot weather at the end of May and June. The month of August was not very sunny, with rain throughout the month, followed by warmth and good weather at the end of August for the harvest. With damp conditions the Pinot Noir & Meunier grapes were at huge risk and only small batches of Pinot Noir were picked and free from rot. Although 2017 won’t be widely declared, some individual successes will exist, several iconic prestige cuvée Blanc de Blancs were made, including Taittinger Comtes de Champagne and Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. In addition Dom Perignon 2017 exists, with a significantly higher percentage of chardonnay in the blend as there was limited Pinot Noir.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Val More in Bar-sur-Seine & Les Devoix in Merrey sur ArcerGrape Varieties: 80% Chardonnay & 20% Pinot BlancrVinification: Blending exclusively from “coeurs de cuvéeâ€? 5% of wine is vinified in oak barrels.rLees Ageing: 3 yearsrDosage: 2 g/lrBottling date: 12th July 2018rDisgorged: 1st July 2021rProduction: 1600 BottlesrDrink: Now for 3-4 yearsrrTasting Note: Lemon yellow colour with pale greenish yellow reflections. Delicate nose, notes of lime, white peach, acacia flowers, fresh grapes, limestone. Clean and fresh on the palate with a pulpy and crunchy fruitiness, underlined by a tight lemony acidity.