2022 Ruppert-Leroy Les Cognaux Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Champagne, France Valencia VINIFICATION: This Gamay was harvested

VINIFICATION: This Gamay was harvested in 3 separate picks hovering from 19B to 22B

Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and whole clusters with carbonic/semi-carbonic macerations are employed

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2022 Ruppert-Leroy Les Cognaux Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Champagne, France Valencia VINIFICATION: This Gamay was harvestedPlanted 100% to Pinot Noir, Les Cognaux is located at the top of the hill with south southeastern exposure. The word Cognaux is an old local word that means 'little corner,' as in a nice little corner of the world to grow grapes. All cuves are made using the same process: vinification with natural yeasts without any fining or filtering. Cold settling occurs naturally with the winter frosts. Alcoholic fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation, and