Champagne Dehours Les Vignes de la Vallée Extra Brut NM White 75cl
About the cuvée
The main Cuvée of the Estate, it is characterized by a majority presence of Meunier, the identity grape of the Marne Valley and our own vineyard. Significant proportion of wines from a Perpetual Reserve, started in 1998. The Malo-lactic fermentation is fully completed. Maturation of 15 to 27 months in bottle. The bottling dates (cave entry) and disgorgement dates are indicated on the back label of each bottle. The base year of the blend is the one that preceded the cave entry date.
Dosage: variable depending on the disgorgement. Between 2.5g/l and 6g/l.
Food and wine pairings
Service
- Serving temperature: 9-12°C
- Storage: To be consumed within 8 years
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In a large White Glass at a temperature above 10°.
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Decanting possible.
Technical characteristics
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Estate: Champagne Dehours
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Cuvée: Les Vignes de la Vallée Extra Brut
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Country: France
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Appellation: AOC Champagne
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Region: Champagne
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Color: Sparkling white wine
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Type: Sparkling Brut
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Vintage: non-vintage, NM
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Grapes: Predominantly Meunier
About Champagne Dehours
Source Estate
The Dehours estate produces wines from the family vineyard according to production methods that respect biodiversity through mechanical soil work and natural cover crops between rows. The wines are aged on full lees and clarification is done by natural decantation, without fining or filtration.
The history of the estate
After 'brief' studies at the Viticultural high schools of Beaune and Avize, I worked for a few years with the family partners, before taking over in 1996 the vineyard founded by my grandfather and developed by his father.
Anchored in the heart of the Marne Valley, 15 km from Epernay, our estate, located entirely on the left bank, showcases terroirs made of clays and sands laid on limestone bedrock.
In 1996, when I took over the reins of the estate with my brother-in-law Jean-Marc Laisné, our goal was to highlight the diversity of the plots we cultivate, and it was in 1999 that we created our first PARCELLAIRE cuvées: Les Genevraux and Brisefer.
The approach at the Vineyard
Our vineyard consists of about forty plots, mostly planted with Meunier. No herbicide is used, and soil maintenance is done mechanically. Starting from June 15, we allow a natural cover crop to develop, which we will keep until the end of the following winter.
To combat diseases, priority is given to prophylactic measures such as debudding, careful training, and early leaf removal on the side least exposed to the sun.
We also place a lot of importance on the selection of the plant material that we plant, often sourced from our old vines.
Finally, our estate was one of the first to be certified HVE3 (Agronomic Pathway). This certification limits the use of chemical products and encourages respect for or the development of biodiversity.
The Supplement of Soul...
Whether it is about the vine or the wine, it is the person who chooses the moment and the method. The person is at the center of the debate.
That is why we place great importance on working with skilled people. Our team consists of 9 permanent members who prune, debud, train, and operate agricultural machinery...
Our team of harvesters is housed, fed, and trained on the estate.
We adapt to nature, to the differences between the seasons and the vintages. Our goal is to get the best out of it with minimal intervention.
Source Estate