Champagne Vincent Bliard, 'Eternel Optimiste' Blanc de Blancs NV
Eternel Optimiste or Eternal optimist will resume the life long mentality of Papy Jean. Saying he has always been too optimist to farm organically in a region that is only starting to warm up on this farming method, 60 years after he started… This is the only Blanc de Blancs of the Domaine, purity and beauty. Sadly far too limited in quantities, to be snapped up before its too late.
Eternel Optimiste or Eternal optimist will resume the life long mentality of Papy Jean. Saying he has always been too optimist to farm organically in a region that is only starting to warm up on this farming method, 60 years after he started… This is the only Blanc de Blancs of the Domaine, purity and beauty. Sadly far too limited in quantities, to be snapped up before its too late.
Eternel Optimiste or Eternal optimist will resume the life long mentality of Papy Jean. Saying he has always been too optimist to farm organically in a region that is only starting to warm up on this farming method, 60 years after he started… This is the only Blanc de Blancs of the Domaine, purity and beauty. Sadly far too limited in quantities, to be snapped up before its too late.
The new generation, Florence and Antoine, are moving the family Domaine into a modern era. The history of their Domaine is incredible. «Papy Jean» (now 92 years old, still tending his vines EVERY day) was amongst the first 6 families in the late 1960s to convert (although “maintain” is more appropriate) his vineyards to organic farming. Their ancestors were coopers, naturally the family carry on with barrel ageing. Vincent and Marie Odile followed Jean and Helene. Deeply rooted in tradition the new generation, Florence and Antoine have taken over in 2018 with a modern approach and the same enthusiasm.
Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay Terroir : Variety of clay, limestone and chalk soils from across the Domaine Plots : Domaine totals 4ha, 16 individual plots Viticulture: Organic Harvest : Manual - Careful selection from each plot Winemaking/Fermentation: Gentle pressing of each terroir separately. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in oak for 1 year Assemblage and Reserve Wines: Harvest 2015 Ageing: 8 years on lees Disgorging: 2023 Dosage: 3.0g/l
