L’Instantanée Blanc de Noirs
At a Glance
- Varieties: Since 2012: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
- Before: 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
- Terroir: From Ludes 1er Cru with sand and clay-limestone soil and from Rilly-La-Montagne with chalky-limestone soil.
- Viticulture: Organic (certification expected in 2025). Limited tilling, no herbicides, organic composts, and meticulous pruning, thinning and canopy management.
- Vinification: Separate vinification of each village, variety, and parcel. Primary vinification and aging in tanks and barrels, aged for 5-8 years on lattes.
Additional Info
Base wine: 2018 Dosage: 2.7 g in 2024 Malolactic: none Oak contact: 65%
Base wine: 2017 Dosage: 3 g in 2023 Malolactic: none Oak contact: 60%
Base wine: 2013 Dosage: 3 g in November 2019 Malolactic: none Oak contact: 30%
Base wine: 2012 Dosage: 3 g in November 2019 Malolactic: none Oak contact: 30%
Base wine: 2010 Dosage: 3 g in January 2019 Malolactic: 100%
Base wine: 2010 Dosage: 3 g in July 2018 Malolactic: 100%
Base wine: 2009 Dosage: 4 g in February 2017 Malolactic: 100%