Paul Nicolle Cremant de Bourgogne

The Nicolle family is firmly rooted in the village of Fleys, a village in the middle of the vines 4 kilometers from the town of Chablis. The domaine was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycée viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate. Sustainable, 100% Pinot Noir from vines situated in Molosmes, on the border with Champagne. Base wine comes from a single 0.6 hectare parcel with vines with an average age of 25 years, along with yields less than 40Hl/Ha (half the allowed amount). Wines are first aged for the first year in stainless steel tanks, then on lees for 16 months (minimum is 9 months Crémant, 15 months for Champagne). Light dosage between 5-6g/L. This is Champagne from down the street.