Chrysalide
Traditional method
Traditional method
Chrysalide is Maurène's favourite cuvée — and the one that demands the most patience. From grolleau gris planted in 1980 by our grandfather, harvested with lovely acidity, then re-fermented in the bottle in the traditional method and aged 9 months on laths in our cellars. As the chrysalis becomes a butterfly, the still wine becomes fine bubbles.
Terroir & winemaking
- Appellation
- Vin de France
- Grape variety
- Grolleau gris (plot planted in 1980 by our grandfather)
- Soils & terroir
- Historic estate plot, clay soils
- Winemaking
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle to obtain the gas naturally, aged 9 months on laths
Tasting
- Eye
- Fine bubbles of great finesse, persistent mousse
- Nose
- Fruity, delicate
- Palate
- Fine and fresh, an elegant bubble from the second fermentation in the bottle
Serving suggestions
Serving temperature: 6–8 °C · Cellaring: 5 years · Alcohol: 12% vol.
Pairings
- Food & wine
- Aperitif, desserts
- Cheese
- Brie, chaource
Where to find it?
- At the estate
- At the cellar in Mouzillon (Mon–Fri 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm, Sat by appointment) and by pre-order with free home delivery in the 44 and 56 departments
