NV Champagne J.Vignier Ora Alba Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs

With a family history that stretches back to 1530, the story of Champagne Vignier is rich and varied, but it really starts to take shape in the mid 20th century when Nathalie Vignier's grandfather, Paul LeBrun, separated from the big negociants, and became an independent vigneron - one of the first to do so in the Cote des Blancs. Planted between 1950 and 2010, the Vignier vineyards are deeply rooted in the chalky slopes of the grand cru villages of Cramant, Oiry, Chouilly. They are tended without herbicides or pesticides, and all grapes are hand picked at optimum maturity. The Grand Cru Champagne Ora Alba is a blend of these three vineyards, and is 100% Chardonnay. The current disgorgement is based on the 2009 vintage, with portions of 2010 and 2011. 6 years on lees with 5g/L dosage.