Lucien Crochet Vin de France 'Vendange du 7 Octobre' 2015

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Lucien Crochet Vin de France 'Vendange du 7 Octobre' 2015On the rare occasions when this wine is made (2015, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1997), the same three parcels are always used. Two of those parcels are composed of limestone from the Oxfordian age and the third is classic white Kimmerdigian soil. To make this wine three criteria must be met: the grape skins must be intensely yellow turning towards gold, there has to be proper acidity to marry to the advanced ripeness and the grapes must be completely free of

these Chenin vines give fruit dominated by aromas and flavors of quince

with a confident tannic backbone

the vineyard faces north-northeast but this exposure works to produce a wine of great finesse with superb aging potential

A liveliness and notes of spice carry through the pleasing finish

3 hectares of Merlot

united under a spire of glowing acidity

a happy marriage of Côte des Blancs elegance and ripe

Comprised of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir

plum-like fruit and emphatic structure

and this cuvée—produced from the domaine’s oldest Grenache

2 grams per liter

The grapes are sourced from a partially-terraced 1