Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest Fermented with the traditional assemblaggio

Fermented with the traditional assemblaggio method where all of the fruit from each vineyard is fermented together

Fermentation was spontaneous with an extended maceration of one month

SOIL: A mix of limestone-rich clays

2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

local owner Mario Paoluzi set the groundwork to make I Custodi an Etna fuoriclasse

Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest Fermented with the traditional assemblaggioGeorges Laval, an early organic pioneer in the Cte des Blancs, crafts this terroir first Champagne from Premier Cru vineyards in Cumires. The base wine is fermented in neutral oak with native yeasts, aged on lees for approximately 18 months, and disgorged with zero dosage. Its a blend of roughly 55% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier sourced from old vine, south facing plots. The palate is precise and energetic, framed by citrus, chalky