Étienne Calsac Les Rocheforts 1er cru

Étienne Calsac Les Rocheforts 1er Cru

Producer: Étienne Calsac
Region: Champagne – Vallée de la Marne, France
Classification: Premier Cru
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Origin of Grapes: Single parcel in Bisseuil (Premier Cru), east-facing slope with outcrops of pure chalk
Farming: Certified organic
Vinification: 50% in oak barrels, 50% in stainless steel tanks
Reserve Wines: Included
Aging: Extended lees aging in bottle
Dosage: Extra Brut
SO₂: Very low 

Description

Les Rocheforts 1er Cru is a Chardonnay-only Champagne from a single Premier Cru parcel in Bisseuil, where pure chalk soils lie just beneath the surface of an east-facing slope. The cool exposure preserves acidity and allows for slow aromatic development — ideal conditions for precise, mineral Champagne.

Fermented partly in oak barrels (50%) and stainless steel (50%), and enriched by reserve wines, Les Rocheforts offers vibrancy and complexity in equal measure. The result is a Champagne of laser focus and texture, showing notes of white flowers, lemon zest, and chalk dust, with a creamy tension that lingers.

An elegant expression of Étienne Calsac’s philosophy: clarity, terroir, and purity through minimal intervention.

Suggested Pairings

• Sushi or sashimi

• Scallops with citrus emulsion

• White fish tartare

• Asparagus or fennel risotto

• Aged goat cheese