Clandestin Austral Blanc De Noir Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Broc Cellars most of the wines from

most of the wines from the 2021 vintage were fermented whole-cluster in stainless steel with indigenous yeast before being transferred to neutral oak barrels for elevage

made in the old style of Viñaspre wines

100% chardonnay

In the cellar 2/3 of the fruit was direct pressed and 1/3 was foot treaded

Having just tasted the whole lineup

Clandestin Austral Blanc De Noir Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Broc Cellars most of the wines fromVARIETALS: Pinot Noir VINEYARD: Mid slope parcels in the commune of Bar sur Aube SOIL: Dominated by kimmeridgian bands VITICULTURE: Vineyards farmed naturally no herbicides or synthetic fertilizers used. VINIFICATION: Direct press, then must is racked into barrels. Indigenous yeast fermentation in 600L French oak barrels AGING: 15 month sur lattes followed by 6 months in bottle before release. Disgorged April 2023 blend combines Chardonnay and Pinot