Vazart-Coquart

TC 2017 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Jean-Pierre Vazart's 2017 TC cuvée is unique in that it is vinified and aged in ovoid terracotta vats (hence the name TC).

This is a Blanc de Blancs champagne, made from Chardonnays from the Grand Cru terroir of Chouilly. They are vinified in ovoid terracotta vats, which both micro-oxygenate the wine and re-suspend the lees. Resuspension of the lees adds fatness and generosity to the wine, while micro-oxygenation promotes the development of aromas.

The TC 2017 Vazart-Coquart cuvée was bottled under cork, again with the aim of enhancing the wine's expressiveness.

Each bottle is then hand-disgorged and dosed with Extra Brut (1.5 grams per liter).

This is a champagne with a straw-gold color and delicate bubbles.

The first nose reveals notes of ripe yellow fruit (peach, apricot). After a few minutes in the glass, the aromas broaden, with notes of gingerbread. The nose is broad and generous. After a few more minutes, we finally catch a glimpse of fine chalk and candied yellow zest.

On the palate, the texture is fine and precise. Mineral notes are present, followed by aromas of yellow and tropical fruit. The mastery of ripenesś is absolute, as the interview of acidity seems intact. The directive, ultra-salivating finish leaves a savory imprint identifying a soil that's both fat and fresh, and very fine bitters.