Waris-Hubert
Blanche Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millesimé Extra Brut – 2011
Region: France - Champagne
Waris-Hubert
Often in the region of Champagne, from the hands of matrimony stems the joining not only of two people but plots of vineyard land as well. In 1997, Stéphanie Hubert and Olivier Waris were wed.
Grapes / Soils
| Chardonnay | Vines average planting in 1980 | Calcerous & clay |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Village of Avize
- Calcareous clay soil
- Average age of vines: 35 years
- Vine husbandry: 50% tillage, 50% controlled grass cover
Wine Summary
- Made from Chardonnay grapes.
- Vine age – 35 year average in 2015.
- Grown on soils of Calcerous & clay.
- Fermented in stainless steel vats at 16°C.
- Aged in in bottle at 11°C.
- Aged for approximately 5 years.
Technical Information
- 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
- 100% cuvée (first press juice)
- Cold vinification: cold settling at 4°C for 72 hours then alcoholic fermentation at 16°C.
- Vinification in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
- Cellar aging for approximately 5 years in racks at a constant temperature of 11°C.
- Dosage: 4g/l
Miscellaneous
Blanche is white.
Reviews
91 Points
This taut, tight wine is impressive. The mineral texture and crisp white fruits combine into a harmonious wine that is full of apple and pear flavors. It comes from the Grand Cru village of Avize, reflecting the chalk soil in its structure. Drink from 2019.
Wine Enthusiast, December, 2017
General Info
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Appellation(s) | Côte des Blancs |
| Proprietors | Olivier & Stephanie Waris-Hubert |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Winemaker | Olivier Waris-Hubert |
| Annual Production | 5,000 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |