NV Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche", Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The House of Ellner possesses about 50 hectares of vineyards, located across more than 15 villages in the Champagne region. The Ellner vineyards produce about 50% of the total grape crop. None of Charles Ellners wines see malolactic fermentation. All are fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors (only the Chardonnay blended into the vintage wines spends a few months in giant oak barrels between primary

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As the voice of the new generation at the Chéreau Carré winery in France’s Loire Valley

Savigny les Beaune

the descendant of the ancient Roman grape Aminea Gemina

historic estate in Parnay

and Barnaut’s holdings in them represent 5% of the domain’s grand cru totals

and there are several quarries nearby

Intensely focused on their small but fierce region and its potential for its native varietals

botrytis mold developed on the grapes

Each of the domaine’s wines speak to a sense of place

A blend of 50% Sumoll & 50% Garnatxa

briefly after they arrived from Italy