Champagne Vazart-Coquart, established in the 19th century, produce only single cru champagnes from their 11-hectare estate in Champagne's largest Grand Cru village, Chouilly. Being the Côte des Blancs, mainly Chardonnay is grown here, with just 4.5-hectares of Pinot Noir planted in the whole village. Only a handful of independent growers in the region can boast ownership of a Pinot Noir plot in Chouilly: and Vazart-Coquart are one of them. Vazart-Coquart were just the third producer to be awarded the highest level of environmental certification in 2012.

Vazart-Coquart Brut Reserve Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru NV is an elegant blend of pure Chardonnay with a minimum of 2 years ageing on the lees. A blend of several years, the reserve wines are from a perpetual reserve implemented by Jacques Vazart in 1982. Very limited quantities are produced each year, with maximum annual production at 3,000 bottles. All the grapes come from their own 11 hectare estate in Chouilly.

The current base vintage is 2017 blended with 35% of 2017 and 65% 'Solera' reserve. 'Solera' reserve began in 1982 and is renewed each year with 40% of the new harvest.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Reserve Wine: 65%
Lees Ageing: 2 years
Bottling Date: May 2018
Disgorged: January 2020
Base Vintage: 2017
Dosage: 6.5 g/l
Drink: Now to 5 years

Tasting Note: Fine citrus hints, green apple fruit with a touch of mint and fresh garden herbs a little almond biscuit. Juicy, gripping, animating on the palate, creamy, perky acidity, fine mousse, persistent mineral finish. - Tasted by Peter Moser

Champagne Vazart-Coquart produce only single cru champagnes from their 11-hectare estate in Champagne's largest Grand Cru village, Chouilly. Being the Côte des Blancs, mainly Chardonnay is grown here, with just 4.5-hectares of Pinot Noir planted in the whole village. Only a handful of independent growers in the region can boast ownership of a Pinot Noir plot in Chouilly: and Vazart-Coquart are one of them.

Established in the 19th century, this independent grower has developed quickly into a respected producer. Current owner Jean-Pierre Vazart values eco-friendly winemaking and Vazart-Coquart were just the third producer to be awarded the highest level of environmental certification in 2012. His multiple vineyard sites, with many variations of soil and exposure, produce different wines for the domaine. Vinification is based on small tanks to capture this variation and only stainless-steel is used, producing a unique style of mineral delicacy and buttery, floral fruit: the signature of Chouilly.

Cellar Master: Jean-Pierre Vazart
Winery Location: Chouilly | Champagne, France
Champagne Region: Côte des Blancs
Annual Production (bottles): 80,000