Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest Jorge farms 30 hectares of

Jorge farms 30 hectares of vines organically with ongoing experiments with biodynamics

flowing down from the Sierras

2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

SOIL: A mix of limestone-rich clays

bottling is without fining and with only a light filtration

Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest Jorge farms 30 hectares ofGeorges Laval, an early organic pioneer in the Cte des Blancs, crafts this terroir first Champagne from Premier Cru vineyards in Cumires. The base wine is fermented in neutral oak with native yeasts, aged on lees for approximately 18 months, and disgorged with zero dosage. Its a blend of roughly 55% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier sourced from old vine, south facing plots. The palate is precise and energetic, framed by citrus, chalky