Bliard Champagne 1er Cru Sylve NV

Sylve is the ring of a full growing season that is left on the trunk of a tree. An ode to the family ancestors, highlighting the oak ageing all the wines undergoes at Champagne Vincent Bliard. We're quite taken how pretty and bold this wine is really! Refined bubbles, elegant and creamy mousse and burst of freshness and red berries. This sparkling wine punches well above its weight. A must try.

The new generation, Florence and Antoine, are moving the family Domaine into a modern era. The history of their Domaine is incredible. «Papy Jean» (now 92 years old, still tending his vines EVERY day) was amongst the first 6 families in the late 1960s to convert (although “maintain” is more appropriate) his vineyards to organic farming. Their ancestors were coopers, naturally the family carry on with barrel ageing. Vincent and Marie Odile followed Jean and Helene. Deeply rooted in tradition the new generation, Florence and Antoine have taken over in 2018 with a modern approach and the same enthusiasm.

Grape variety : 30% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay

Terroir : Variety of clay, limestone and chalk soils from across the Domaine

Plots : Domaine totals 4ha, 16 individual plots 

Winemaking/Fermentation: Gentle pressing of each terroir separately. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in oak for 1 year.

Assemblage and Reserve Wines: 95% from 2014, 5% from 2013 Ageing: 9 years on lees Disgorging: 2023 Dosage: 3.0g/l