NV Pierre Gerbais Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut "Les Grandes Côtes", Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Les Grandes Côtes” is a single-vineyard cuvée sourced from a southwest-facing plot in Celles-sur-Ource planted exclusively to Pinot Noir. The vines grow on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils, which lend the wine its firm mineral core and energetic structure. Farmed sustainably with an emphasis on biodiversity, the vineyard expresses Pinot Noir with purity and finesse. The wine is vinified in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, undergoes full malolactic fermentation, and spends over 30 months on the lees before disgorgement with a minimal Extra Brut dosage. The result is a layered and focused Blanc de Noirs showing tension and depth, with flavors of raspberry, blood orange, and crushed stone. It pairs beautifully with duck breast, charcuterie, or aged alpine cheeses.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Pierre Gerbais is a family-run domaine located in Celles-sur-Ource in the Côte des Bar, where the Gerbais family has cultivated vines for four generations. Today, Aurélien Gerbais leads the estate with a vision rooted in ecological farming, respect for terroir, and gentle, non-interventionist winemaking. Cover cropping, massal selection, and the absence of chemical treatments define the vineyard philosophy, while the cellar practices preserve natural expression and texture. The domaine is particularly known for its attention to lesser-used varieties like Pinot Blanc, but also excels in site-specific bottlings like “Les Grandes Côtes,” which showcases the depth and nuance of Pinot Noir in this southern part of Champagne.