Calsac Champagne L'echappee Belle 1.5L 14 Yr. planted in 1999) Certified organic

planted in 1999) Certified organic (BioGro) with biodynamic practices Winemaker: Nicholas Brown 85% foot-crushed with 4-18 hour skin contact

A 48-hour maceration precedes a spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast

Stefan Wellanschitz likes the phenolic notes of skin-fermented wines but was looking for a way to preserve the wine's elegance

He went back to school in Rioja for An advanced degree in viticulture and enology and started his first wine project there with friends

and released when they are ready

Calsac Champagne L'echappee Belle 1.5L 14 Yr. planted in 1999) Certified organicOrganic. 100% Chardonnay. The fruit for this cuve is taken mainly from 1er cru vineyards in the Cte des Blancs, particularly the village of Grauves, which known for its cooler microclimate (70% of the base wine comes from these sites). The vineyards were planted by Etiennes grandparents, who are both from Grauves. Beginning in 2011, Etienne has kept a perpetual reserve just for this cuve, and 30% of the final blend is produced with that reserve.