NV Val de Mer Brut Bourgogne Mousseaux Non Dosé
Val de Mer is the latest project of Chablis’ newest star, Patrick Piuze. After more than a decade making wine in Chablis for the likes of Olivier Leflaive, Verget, and Jean‐Marc Brocard, Patrick Piuze began his own label in 2008, sourcing top quality fruit by using the many connections he had made in the region over the years. The wines were immediately praised by critics and a new star was born. By the time he released his second vintage, the demand had already surpassed the small supply, but Patrick was not interested in increasing production, preferring to keep the quantities manageable so as to maintain absolute control over the quality. Patrick is quick to point out that although he is making the wines in the same manner as the wines under his own name, that Val de Mer has its own identity and personality. It is a separate winery located 20 minutes from Chablis and the wines ferment, and age differently here. The winery is in a cool valley and the slight change in ambiance results in wines that are uniquely their own. Often more classically styled in character than the Patrick Piuze wines which are richly textured and layered, the wines of Val de Mer exhibit pronounced minerality and racy acidity that one expects from Chablis.
There's no additional sugar (dosage) added to the wine, so you're just getting ripe, fresh and pure fruit quality in this wine.
Sparkling Wine Sweetness Levels (from dry to sweet): Brut Nature-Extra Brut-Brut-Extra Dry-Dry-Demi Sec
Val de Mer is the latest project of Chablis’ newest star, Patrick Piuze. After more than a decade making wine in Chablis for the likes of Olivier Leflaive, Verget, and Jean‐Marc Brocard, Patrick Piuze began his own label in 2008, sourcing top quality fruit by using the many connections he had made in the region over the years. The wines were immediately praised by critics and a new star was born. By the time he released his second vintage, the demand had already surpassed the small supply, but Patrick was not interested in increasing production, preferring to keep the quantities manageable so as to maintain absolute control over the quality. Patrick is quick to point out that although he is making the wines in the same manner as the wines under his own name, that Val de Mer has its own identity and personality. It is a separate winery located 20 minutes from Chablis and the wines ferment, and age differently here. The winery is in a cool valley and the slight change in ambiance results in wines that are uniquely their own. Often more classically styled in character than the Patrick Piuze wines which are richly textured and layered, the wines of Val de Mer exhibit pronounced minerality and racy acidity that one expects from Chablis.
There's no additional sugar (dosage) added to the wine, so you're just getting ripe, fresh and pure fruit quality in this wine.
Sparkling Wine Sweetness Levels (from dry to sweet): Brut Nature-Extra Brut-Brut-Extra Dry-Dry-Demi Sec
Val de Mer is the latest project of Chablis’ newest star, Patrick Piuze. After more than a decade making wine in Chablis for the likes of Olivier Leflaive, Verget, and Jean‐Marc Brocard, Patrick Piuze began his own label in 2008, sourcing top quality fruit by using the many connections he had made in the region over the years. The wines were immediately praised by critics and a new star was born. By the time he released his second vintage, the demand had already surpassed the small supply, but Patrick was not interested in increasing production, preferring to keep the quantities manageable so as to maintain absolute control over the quality. Patrick is quick to point out that although he is making the wines in the same manner as the wines under his own name, that Val de Mer has its own identity and personality. It is a separate winery located 20 minutes from Chablis and the wines ferment, and age differently here. The winery is in a cool valley and the slight change in ambiance results in wines that are uniquely their own. Often more classically styled in character than the Patrick Piuze wines which are richly textured and layered, the wines of Val de Mer exhibit pronounced minerality and racy acidity that one expects from Chablis.
There's no additional sugar (dosage) added to the wine, so you're just getting ripe, fresh and pure fruit quality in this wine.
Sparkling Wine Sweetness Levels (from dry to sweet): Brut Nature-Extra Brut-Brut-Extra Dry-Dry-Demi Sec