Vineyard
Lafalise Froissart
- Owner : Paul Froissart
- Location : Verzenay, Montagne de Reims
- AOC : Champagne Grand Cru
- Grape varieties : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Terroirs : split over 40 plots (chalk, silt, clay)
- Work philosophy : organic and biodynamic
- One Wine : Champagne Grand Cru 276 Les Longues Raies, 94 pts Jeb Dunnuck
The Story
Champagne Lafalise Froissart is located in the heart Verzenay Grand Cru, known to grow some of the greatest Pinot Noir in the Montagne de Reims. This family Champagne house started in 1885, and is now run by 6th generation Paul Froissart, being passionate about his soils and terroirs. The 5 hectares of the vineyard are both organic and biodynamic certified, Lafalise Froissart prioritizing the health of their soils and vineyards : Paul produce terroir-focused, elegant and precise wines! The benefit of the low-intervention approach means that each parcel can express its own unique properties in the final wine. Paul's two cuvées, 045 and 276, have their own charming typicity and power. The 276 shows more minerality and freshness, while the 046 exemplifies the power and elegance of Pinot Noir. These are absolutely Champagnes for fans are gastronomy level, and produced in limited quantities !