“Aux Origines,” meaning
“where it all began,” is a deeply personal Champagne that honors the roots of the Vignier family’s winemaking history. This Blanc de Blancs is produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in
Les Simarts, the first vineyards planted by Nathalie Vignier’s grandparents, Marie-Louise...
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“Aux Origines,” meaning
“where it all began,” is a deeply personal Champagne that honors the roots of the Vignier family’s winemaking history. This Blanc de Blancs is produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in
Les Simarts, the first vineyards planted by Nathalie Vignier’s grandparents, Marie-Louise and Paul, in the village of Barbonne-Fayel in the Côte de Sézanne during the 1960s.
The Côte de Sézanne lies south of the Côte des Blancs and is known for producing generous, expressive Chardonnay. Here, the vines grow in clay and sandy soils over chalk, contributing both ripe fruit character and the mineral freshness associated with fine Champagne. The vineyard is farmed according to certified sustainable practices.
Made from 100% Chardonnay, the wine is fermented in stainless-steel tanks and undergoes full malolactic fermentation, lending softness and harmony to its naturally bright profile. It rests for seven months on its fine lees before bottling and receives a minimum of 36 months of bottle aging prior to disgorgement, allowing the wine to develop added depth, texture and complexity.
Elegant and inviting, Aux Origines offers a beautiful balance of fresh orchard fruit, citrus, white flowers and subtle brioche, supported by chalky minerality and a fine, persistent mousse. Its rounded texture and vibrant finish make it equally appealing as an aperitif or at the table.
Serve well chilled with oysters, caviar, shellfish, sushi, delicate white fish, soft cheeses or light poultry dishes.
Producer: J. Vignier
Cuvée: Aux Origines
Base Vintage: 2017
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Côte de Sézanne
Vineyard: Les Simarts
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Soil: Clay and sand over chalk
Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
Fermentation: Stainless steel
Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
Lees Aging: Seven months on fine lees, followed by a minimum of 36 months in bottle before disgorgement
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
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