• Champagne La Villesenière Les Cuteries Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs
  • Champagne La Villeseniere Les Cuteries Chardonnay
  • Champagne La Villeseniere Les Cuteries Blanc de Bancs extra-brut
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Champagne La Villesenière - Les Cuteries 2017

Champagne La Villesenière - Les Cuteries 2017

In the village of Boursault, where the mist hangs softly over the Marne, La Villesenière creates champagnes that are not formed, but born. Laurence and Cyrille Michez allow their grapes to speak with minimal human intervention; nature dictates, they listen. Les Cuteries 2017 is a striking embodiment of this philosophy: a pure Chardonnay from 45-year-old vines, originating from a small plot where a thin layer of clay rests on solid limestone. The wine reveals in every detail the tension between richness and clarity, between living wood and living rock.

Vinification in 100% oak gives this Blanc de Blancs its structure and depth, while the long aging rounds out its texture. Malolactic fermentation was carried out to give the wine a velvety softness, without sacrificing the freshness of the terroir's expression. Only 1,174 bottles were produced of this precision cuvée, which, with a fine dosage of 3 g/L, strikes the perfect balance between purity, tension, and elegance.

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Prestige, Vintage, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Parcellaire
100% Chardonnay
2017
75cl
3 gr/L (Extra-Brut)
The Cuteries in Boursault
Other Cru
100% oak wood

  • Indruk

    Bright golden yellow with green highlights and a fine, lingering mousse. The nose is expressive, with aromas of white flowers, citrus, toasted almond, and subtle vanilla. The palate is rich yet refined, with notes of ripe pear, lemon zest, and a light woody spice. The texture is creamy and precise, carried by a nervous, mineral tension typical of the chalky soils of Boursault. The finish is long, clean, and delicately salty.

    Serve at 10°C.
    Store in a cool, dark place.

  • Productieproces

    The Chardonnay grapes from the lieu-dit Les Cuteries are hand-harvested from 45-year-old vines deeply rooted in chalky slopes with a thin layer of clay. Only the juice from the first pressing (Cuvée A) is used for maximum purity. Alcoholic fermentation and full aging take place in French oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop its roundness and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to bring structure and harmony. After light filtration and a subtle dosage of 3 g/L, the wine is bottled. Each step is carried out with precision, resulting in a champagne that combines raw talent and technical refinement.

What is a Millésime or Vintage Champagne?

A Millésime (or Vintage Champagne) is made from grapes from just one exceptional harvest year and is aged in the bottle for at least three years. This type of Champagne perfectly reflects the climatic conditions of that particular year and often has a more complex and layered character than a non-vintage Champagne.

What is Extra Brut Champagne?

Extra Brut Champagne contains even less sugar than Brut, between 0 and 6 grams per liter. This results in an extra-dry style with pure, pronounced flavors. Extra Brut is popular with connoisseurs who appreciate a clean, mineral champagne with plenty of freshness.

What is Blanc de Blancs Champagne?

Blanc de Blancs literally means "white from white grapes" and refers to Champagne made exclusively from white grapes, usually Chardonnay. This type of Champagne is known for its freshness, minerality, and vibrant acidity, often with notes of citrus, green apple, and brioche.

What dynamics does wood give to Champagne?

When Champagne is aged in oak barrels, it adds extra structure, roundness, and complexity. The oak provides subtle oxidation, making the Champagne richer and fuller, with aromas of vanilla, toast, honey, and spices. This is often used in Champagnes with long aging and deep flavors.

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