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These varied Grand Cru sites combine depth and ripeness with the freshness, precision and mineral tension for which Cramant Chardonnay is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eQVFMR\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a collection of limited, ephemeral Champagnes through which Nathalie Vignier explores historic parcels and traditional cellar methods. Each release is produced in very small quantities and offers a distinctive expression of the family’s vineyards, heritage and long history in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2008 Les Jardins d’Elise was fermented and aged in previously used neutral oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop texture and complexity without overwhelming the purity of the fruit. It remained on its fine lees until bottling in June 2009 and then spent an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e13 years aging en tirage\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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