• Champagne Bolieu - Fleur de Craie autre cru 100% Chardonnay 75cl
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Champagne Bolieu - Fleur de Craie

Champagne Bolieu - Fleur de Craie

On the chalky slopes of Bassuet, in the heart of the Coteaux Vitryats, Laurence and Charles Baffard craft champagnes that exude tranquility, precision, and life in every drop. Their philosophy is simple yet profound: a winemaker guides, nature creates. Fleur de Craie, literally "flower of the chalk," is the purest expression of this philosophy. This Blanc de Blancs reflects the terroir of ancient Turonian limestone, where the roots of 35-year-old Chardonnay vines reach deep for minerality.

Fleur de Craie 2018 blends 70% of the 2018 vintage with 30% perpetual reserve maintained since 2002. The wine is primarily fermented in stainless steel (85%) to preserve its freshness, while 15% is aged in oak for subtle roundness. Complete malolactic fermentation gives it a soft texture that contrasts beautifully with its chalky, taut character. The Chardonnay grapes, sourced from southwest-facing plots managed according to the Chablis pruning system, combine richness and precision. With a dosage of 6.5 g/L, this cuvée reveals a perfect balance between vibrant freshness and smooth depth—a Champagne as layered as the rock from which it was born.

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Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay
2018 (70%) & Perpetual reserve since 2002 (30%)
75cl
6.5 gr/L (Brut)
Coteaux Vitryats
Other Cru
15% Oak, 85% Stainless Steel

  • Indruk

    Pale golden yellow in color with an elegant, fine mousse. The nose opens with aromas of white flowers, lemon, and freshly baked brioche, followed by notes of hazelnut and chalk. The palate is fresh and lively, with flavors of ripe apple, grapefruit, and a hint of honey. The texture is creamy yet driven, supported by a mineral backbone that gives the wine tension and length. The finish is long, pure, and refined. Fleur de Craie is an ode to the purity of Chardonnay and the timeless power of limestone.

    Serve between 10 and 12°C.
    Store in a cool, dark place.

  • Productieproces

    Fleur de Craie grapes are hand-harvested from carefully maintained Chardonnay vines with an average age of 35 years. After a gentle pressing, the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks (85%) and oak barrels (15%) for fermentation. Fermentation is completely natural and temperature-controlled to preserve the delicateness. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the acidity and add complexity. The blend consists of 70% base wine from the 2018 vintage and 30% wine from a perpetual system, which has been supplemented since 2002. After prolonged aging on lees, disgorgement follows with a dosage of 6.5 g/L, a subtle accent that rounds out the chalky character without sacrificing freshness.