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Champagne Philippe Fays - Côte Saint Cyre
Fans of plot-based champagnes had better watch out.
Philippe Fays is behind this 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs with genuine personality.
This cuvée is made from a terroir of clayey marl in the Côte des Bar, "la côte Saint-Cyre" (Celles-sur-Ource). Here, the vines produce concentrated grapes with a rich texture and a hint of salinity.
This blanc de blancs is vinified in oak barrels with stirring to bring the yeasts back into suspension, giving the wine its rich, buttery texture. Aging for 36 to 48 months on laths adds complexity to the aromas, with candied citrus and spicy notes. The brut dosage (7 g/l) prolongs the rich, buttery texture of this champagne.
A blanc de blancs that reveals all its natural terroir!
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Terroir: Côte des Bar - Côte Saint-Cyre parcel (2000)
Blend: 100% Chardonnay - Blanc de Blancs
Vinification: Cuvée heads, oak barrels with stirring.
Malolactic fermentation: yes
Aging: 36 to 48 months on laths.
Dosage: Brut (7 g/l)
Food and Wine pairing: Serve as an aperitif. To accompany a dish, we recommend reserving it for a sea bass fillet with a dash of olive oil, or grilled lobster cooked in lemon butter.
Aspect: light yellow with subtle green reflections. The very fine bead is nourished by very fine bubbles.
Nose: expressive, with roasted aromas.
Palate: rich, buttery texture with melted woodiness. Aromas of candied citrus fruits, spices and a hint of saltiness add elegance to this champagne.
Contains sulfites
Champagne Philippe Fays
A journey into the southern Champagne region with this Côte des Bar winegrower.
The village of Celles-sur-Ource is home to Philippe Fays' vineyards, where he grows and turn into wine grape varieties so emblematic of his terroir. Among them, the Chardonnay, along with the region's emblematic Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, an endemic variety that brings a distinctive touch to the blends.
What's the house style?
Malolactic fermentation on all cuvées, helping to soften the wine's natural acidity for softer, rounder aromas throughout tasting.
