Les Caourdets 2021

Limited to 3 bottles per customer.

Les Caourdets comes from a unique 19-are parcel planted in 1984 in Beaunay. Here, the clays and limestones contain a large quantity of marine fossils, while the iron oxides bring an additional dimension to the expression of the terroir.

The 2021 base is complemented by the perpetual reserve of the parcel, before eleven months of aging in barrels on lees, without racking.

Where Les Gras d'Huile expresses itself primarily through its substance, Les Caourdets favors precision and finesse.

The nose reveals notes of kumquat, fresh pineapple, fresh butter, and white flowers, with great delicacy.

The palate gradually broadens without ever losing its balance. Notes of brioche and pastry accompany a particularly creamy texture, supported by a very fine mousse. The finish remains fresh, long, and remarkably precise.

A cuvée that combines depth, indulgence, and tension with a rare obviousness.

Domaine
Maxime Oudiette

Winemaker
Maxime Oudiette

Cuvée
Les Caourdets

Vintage
2021, disgorged October 2024

Appellation
Champagne

Region
Coteaux du Petit Morin, Champagne

Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay

Terroir
19-are parcel planted in 1984 on clay-limestone soil rich in marine fossils and iron oxides.

Cultivation
Parcel-by-parcel viticulture, careful vineyard management and limited interventions to preserve the identity of the terroir.

Aging
2021 base complemented by the perpetual reserve of the parcel. Eleven months of aging in barrels on lees, without racking.

Style
Full-bodied and precise Champagne, with a creamy texture, where brioche notes balance with a fresh and saline finish.