Pure, deep, elegant, charming, chalky bouquet with notes of ripe pear and a touch of blood orange. Pure, fresh and elegant, the palate presents a long, iodized expression of chalk and crushed stones. This is a structured, spicy Champagne with chalky generosity and a creamy texture, with a very long, complex finish. Superb juice. Surface area: 0.52 ha Age of vines: 45 years Altitude: 190 m - 9% slope Terroir : Montagne de Reims, Ludes 1er Cru, Parcelles "Les Hautes Plantes" facing west and "Les Vignes Saint Jean" facing east, both at an altitude of 220 m on the Cran de Ludes. Soil: Lean, very chalky, chalk outcrops. Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot noir Aging: Slow fermentation in barrels, aged on lees, sparkling under cork - 78 months in the cellar. Dosage: 3.5 g/L