2015 Corbon, Champagne, Avize Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs Brut

Agnès Corbon’s stewardship in Avize is defined by a commitment to extended lees aging and the avoidance of malolactic fermentation, a technical choice designed to preserve the crystalline tension of Chardonnay. The estate’s Grand Cru parcels are managed with a focus on soil vitality, utilizing mechanical tillage to encourage deep root systems that penetrate the region's signature Belemnite chalk. In the solar 2015 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, these agricultural methods allowed for high phenolic maturity while maintaining the structural acidity required for the wine's evolution. This Millésime showcases a concentrated mid-palate density and a persistent saline grip, illustrating the balance between the harvest's ripeness and the village's inherent mineral austerity. Bottled without fining or filtration after seven years sur lattes, the wine’s structural clarity is the direct outcome of a non-interventionist cellar regimen and rigorous site selection.