Champagne Crucifix Epitre Act 19

Épître Act 19 - Champagne Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs - Premier Cru

Épître Act 19 is an exceptional cuvee from Crucifix Père & Fils, vintage 2019, made from 100% Pinot Noir on a Premier Cru terroir in the Montagne de Reims (Avenay-Val d'Or).

Technical specifications

• Appellation: Champagne, vintage 2019
• Terroir: clay-limestone soil, south-facing, vines over 35 years old.
• Vinification: Blanc de Noirs extra-brut, hand-harvested, gentle pressing (cœur de cuvée)
• Aging: fermentation and aging in barrels (205-600 L) with bâtonnage, aging on laths ≥ 60 months, dosage 3.5 g/L
• Size: 75 cl

Sensory profile

• Appearance: golden, fine, persistent perlage
• Nose: ripe yellow apple, pastry, almond, very discreet woody nuances
• Palate: juicy, saline attack, balanced freshness, mineral tension, good density
• Ageing potential: optimal in the first 2 years, with ageing potential of up to 15 years.

Cuvée strengths

• Authenticity: Premier Cru terroir from a family estate, controlled harvesting and ageing.
• Barrel vinification: adds texture, complexity and harmony
• Elegant Extra-Brut: minimal dosage, pure expression of Pinot Noir and terroir
• Respect for the environment: sustainable HVE/VDC viticulture for five generations

Serving & cellaring recommendations

• Recommended serving temperature: 9°C
• Uncork 1 hour before tasting to release aromas.
• Storage: between 5 and 15 °C, away from light and vibrations.

Why choose Epître Act 19?

This great vintage cuvée is distinguished by its unusual 100% Pinot Noir blend and barrel vinification. It embodies a sincere and precise interpretation of the Montagne de Reims terroir, with a typicity rare for a Blanc de Noirs.