AU CONTRAIRE 2016 Quality sparkling wine – Traditional Method – Pas Dosé
First vintage
2001
Number of bottles produced
1.000
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Harvest period
Last week of August
Average vineyard yield
80 quintals/hectare
Vinification yield
40% (40L of wine per quintal of grapes)
Cuvée
Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) from the 2016 vintage. The Pinot Noir undergoes fermentation and aging in stainless steel, while the Chardonnay is aged in large casks. No malolactic fermentation.
Bottling (Tirage)
April 2017
Aging on lees
9 years
Riddling (Remuage)
Manual, over 4 weeks
Disgorgement (Dégorgement)
Autumn 2025
From a high-altitude, north-facing vineyard. We usually vinify Pinot Noir as a rosé, but in particularly fortunate vintages, we reserve a small quantity of must to be vinified as a white wine. These are often powerful, vibrant wines that require extended aging on the lees to fully express themselves. As is often the case, patience is key. Even with Pinot Noir, one can sense a familiar, "home-grown" character.
Alcool
12.5% vol
Dosaggio
0 g/l
Solforosa totale dopo il dégorgement
44 mg/L
