Estate blend from 20 parcels around Celles‑sur‑Ource, based on 2021 with reserve wines, aged ~36 months on lees and finished Extra‑Brut. Rare inclusion of Pinot Blanc adds texture and lift.
The grapes are handpicked from the vines, which have an average age of 30 years. Subsequently, they undergo vinification in stainless steel vats before undergoing malolactic fermentation. Dare we say, this is great value Champagne!
Notes on the producer
Champagne Pierre Gerbais stands as a fourth-generation domaine nestled in the heart of the Aube. Today, Aurélien Gerbais leads the way with remarkable confidence balanced by a gentle demeanor and genuine humility. The estate boasts ancient vines, adheres to organic vineyard management practices, and embodies values of intelligence, respect, and passion. With a relentless drive for excellence and a commitment to relevance, Gerbais is poised to join the ranks of visionary champagne makers in the Aube. Among them are Aurélien’s esteemed friend and neighbor, Cédric Bouchard, along with other esteemed houses such as Marie Courtin, Jacques Lassaigne, Ulysse Collin, Horiot, and Vouette et Sorbée.
The Gerbais family now owns 18 hectares, 10 hectares of Pinot Noir, 4 hectares of Chardonnay, and a rarity, 4 hectares of Pinot Blanc. The winery and all the vineyards are located in Celles sur Ource, at the confluence of four valleys carved by the rivers Seine, Arce, Laigne and Ource.
