Champagne William Saintot La Còte de Chignon

La Côte de Chignon is a single-parcel Extra Brut from Avenay-Val-d’Or, crafted entirely from Pinot Noir. Only the first press juice is used, fermentation and élevage occur in seasoned oak, malolactic is blocked, and the wine rests roughly 78 months on lees before release; dosage is ~0.65 g/L. The nose opens with ripe plum and prune tones layered over vanilla-brioche and toasty accents. The palate is powerful and glyceric yet cut by vibrant acidity and a chalk-laced line, finishing long and saline. A distinctive, terroir-driven Blanc de Noirs that excels at the table with richer dishes.