This Blanc de Blancs, with a very limited production of only 700 bottles and crafted from pure Chardonnay, reveals a seductive bouquet of tropical fruit, with luscious notes of pineapple and ripe mango. Subtle nutty hints and a whisper of toasted bread lend depth and refinement. The characterful silex soils impart an elegant minerality, while careful oak ageing brings perfect harmony. The result is a richly layered, vibrantly fresh sparkling wine, with a refined mousse and a long, silky texture.

Serve well chilled and let the wine reveal itself, either as a festive aperitif – there is always a reason to celebrate – or as a refined companion at the table. Its aromatic richness and delicate freshness make it a perfect match for oysters, shellfish and crustaceans, enhancing their delicate marine flavours with its minerality and sparkling finesse.

climate

The climate in Tongeren is characterized by cool, relatively dry winters and warm, relatively dry summers. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.

soil

Soil with a subsoil of Silex. This is a mixture of clay, limestone, and silica.

vinification

After the careful pressing of the grapes, half of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control, preserving freshness and pure fruit. The other half received a nobler treatment: fermentation in 100% new, light-toast French oak barrels crafted by the renowned François Frères Tonnellerie in Burgundy, adding finesse and subtle spiciness. Immediately after alcoholic fermentation, malolactic conversion took place, giving the wine roundness and softness. For eight months it matured partly in stainless steel and partly in oak barrels, in a harmonious interplay of minerality and woody nuances. Following the tirage, the second fermentation in bottle bestowed upon the wine its sparkling soul. It then rested 12 months sur lattes, until disgorgement revealed its elegant and refined character.