2022 Etienne Calsac Blanc de Noir " Val I'Hermité", Extra Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THE WINE Produced by Champagne tienne Calsac, Val lHermit is a Blanc de Noirs Champagne crafted exclusively from dark skinned grapes and vinified to emphasize purity, texture, and site expression. The wine reflects the modern grower Champagne movement, where meticulous farming and terroir transparency take precedence over heavily stylized house blends. The 2022 vintage offers remarkable freshness and energy, balancing ripe fruit with pronounced

from 60 to 92 hectares (148-227 acres) with the acquisition of magnificent plots located in neighboring La Crau

along with his daughter Laura and son Matteo

Half the wine was fermented in enameled tanks and half in 2-4 year old oak barrels

Amalia Battaglia and Sandro Barosi

and no additives beyond small sulfur doses at bottling

preserving brightness and aromatic lift

the winery crafts wines that highlight the region’s rugged landscapes and distinct terroirs

from different continents

Sourced from the sun-drenched terraces of Ried Loibenberg

At 25 years old

Tillage is all done by plowing

The traditional saying is that a single vine should produce a bottle of wine