Lot presentation

Lalore Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Thomas de Marne 2022

The wine

Planted along the iconic terroir of the Champagne region, the Chardonnay vines enjoy plenty of sunshine, perfect for achieving perfect maturity, drawing all the nutrients they require to thrive from well-drained soils. In the winery, alcoholic fermentation is triggered by native yeasts, and the malolactic fermentation is also achieved spontaneously. The long winemaking process concludes with a long maturation on fermentation lees in casks. Lastly, no dosage or sulphur are added to the cuvée when it is disgorged.
The sparkling, bright pale colour, with its fine, delicate effervescence, promises a highly expressive bouquet. The nose is characterised by intense citrus aromas of orange and lemon, complemented by hints of rose and orange blossom. The clean, fresh palate, which is both light and pleasant, affirms the aromas of the nose with finesse and remarkable persistence.

About the Producer Thomas de Marne

Champagne Thomas de Marne is a family estate located in Ville-sur-Arce, in the heart of the Côte des Bar area of Champagne. It has held an organic certificate since 2007 and covers 6.2 hectares of vines – 5.7 of which are planted with Pinot Noir and the remaining 0.5 with Chardonnay. The vines which are 40 years old on average are harvested entirely by hand and these grapes go on to produce about 17,000 bottles per year. Thomas de Marne continues the sustainable work of his mother Valérie Frison, with an artisanal approach that respects nature. Vinification takes place without additives in oak barrels without filtration or fining to create Brut Nature Champagnes (no sugar is added during the second fermentation). The estate’s style can be described as delicate, mineral and lively.