Marie Courtin "Efflorescence" Extra Brut - 2017

Name: Marie Courtin "Efflorescence" Extra Brut
Brand: Marie Courtin
SKU: 29168
Price: 74.39 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 29168 750mL

Winemaker Dominique Moreau Dominique named her estate after her grandmother, Marie Courtin. Dominique has set out to produce a series of single vineyard, single variety, single vintage, zero dosage Champagnes made with meticulous care. Electric on the palate, Efflorescence has great power and the potential to age.

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Côte des Bar

Producer

Marie Courtin

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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