Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Pierre Boisson From the Aviet family’s revered

From the Aviet family’s revered old Trousseau parcels on red marl (marne rouge)—the soil that gives the grape its depth

Direct press before fermentation

The last member of the family was Diego de Sterlich (1898-1976) who was a famous race car driver and co-founder of the Maserati brand in italy

then continues up the side with fruit density like in Tuscany and finishes with a hard mineral toned and linear mid-palate

Etienne Calsac Echappee Belle Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France [b23] 1.5L Magnum Pierre Boisson From the Aviet family’s reveredOrganic. 100% Chardonnay, all estate fruit. Half of the fruit is from Etienne's holdings in the Cte de Szanne, one quarter from Grauves, and the last quarter from Bisseuil. Beginning in 2011, tienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuve, and 20% of the final blend is produced with that reserve. Direct press of the entire harvest with separation of the juice. Only the "cuve" is kept for the vinification (no head or tail of the press). Base