Nid D'Agaces Millesime Ludes Premier Cru Extra Brut

Pork, Shellfish, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Mild and soft cheese

From a single vineyard of co-planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on a north east facing hillside.

Base wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation and maturation for 8 months in oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation. Second fermentation in bottle and matured for a minimum of 6 years on the lees prior to disgorge.

The majority of the Monmarthe family vineyard is located in the commune of Lude (15 hectares) - a village classified as premier cru - in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. The village of Ludes is situated on the Champagne tourist route, on the hillside of the Champagne Natural Park. Another two hectares are located in the neighboring village of Taissy - also classified as premier cru. The vineyard is divided into 22 plots with 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 30% meunier. The entire vineyard belongs to the Monmarthe family, Seven generations have succeeded each other to preserve this exceptional terroir...