Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: Champagne, France

Distributor's Notes:

"Jean Laurent is the third-generation owner at the estate, but his family has been growing wine in the tiny village of Celles-sur-Ource for centuries. With a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture and an almost fanatical devotion to quality, Champagne Jean Laurent has emerged as of the top grower-producers in the Côte des Bar. The estate is situated south of Epernay, in the outlying Côte des Bar region of Champagne (Aube department). Vineyards are in the village of Celles-sur-Ource, with a few parcels in the neighboring village Landreville. Planted in distinctive chalky soils, part of a band that stretches from Champagne to Chablis and all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover. Vineyards average 25 to 30 years in age, with the oldest parcels at more than 60 years old. Certified in sustainable agriculture (HVE3). Jean carefully limits his vineyard treatments, uses solar panels to generate winery’s electricity, and uses reclaimed rainwater for winery operations. The house style at Champagne Laurent is characterized by single‐varietal bottlings (not blends), and stainless steel vinification and elevage (no oak) with full malolactic conversion. Blended from 5 vintages, aged a minimum of 30 months on the yeast. Finished with 9‐10 g/l sugar unless no dosage is requested."