2015 Pertois-Moriset 'Les Hauts d'Aillerands' Grand Cru Brut

Aromas of preserved lemon, toasted almond, and dried apricot integrate with deep notes of brioche and crushed chalk. The palate is precise and expansive, featuring a fine, persistent mousse and a sharp acidity that carries flavors of ginger and green apple into a long, saline finish.

This single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs is produced by the husband-and-wife team Cécile and Vincent Bauchet. In the cellar, the Chardonnay undergoes fermentation in 75% stainless steel and 25% French oak barrels to introduce subtle weight. The wine is aged on its lees in the bottle for six years—well beyond the legal requirement—and finished with a low dosage of 2 grams per liter to emphasize the purity of the fruit and the specific vintage character.

The fruit is sourced exclusively from the Les Hauts d’Aillerands parcel, a prestigious lieu-dit in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger within the Côte des Blancs. This vineyard is defined by its exceptionally thin topsoil over solid Belemnite chalk bedrock. These high-slope white soils are responsible for the legendary tension, structural power, and intense mineral drive that characterize the most sought-after Champagnes from this village.