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A unique phenomenon, Vieilles Vignes Françaises is produced with grapes from three very small pieces of Grand Cru land which amount to just under 0.6 hectares (1.4 acres): ‘Chaudes Terres’ in Aÿ (0.6 acres), ‘Clos St Jacques’ in Aÿ (0.5 acres) and ‘Roix Rouge’ in Bouzy (0.3 acres).
These were unaffected by the phylloxera which destroyed all the Champagne vineyards at the end of the 19th century. The vineyards were then re-grafted with American rootstocks. Les Vieilles Vignes Française miraculously escaped the devastation and therefore was not re-grafted.
They continue to be planted ‘en foule’ in the historic, layered, selfpropagating method and thus perpetuate what can be called the ‘remains of the days’ of the Champagne region.
Excellent with lobster thermidor and guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, and strong creamy cheeses such as Epoisses.
These were unaffected by the phylloxera which destroyed all the Champagne vineyards at the end of the 19th century. The vineyards were then re-grafted with American rootstocks. Les Vieilles Vignes Française miraculously escaped the devastation and therefore was not re-grafted.
They continue to be planted ‘en foule’ in the historic, layered, selfpropagating method and thus perpetuate what can be called the ‘remains of the days’ of the Champagne region.
Excellent with lobster thermidor and guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, and strong creamy cheeses such as Epoisses.
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| Size | 75cl |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Vintage | 2002 |
| ABV | 12% |
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