Pierre Gerbais Champ Viole

Pierre Gerbais Champ Viole

Producer: Pierre Gerbais
Region: Champagne, Côte des Bar, France
Appellation: AOC Champagne
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Parcel: Champ Viole – historic vineyard on the south-facing slope of Celles-sur-Ource
Soil: Kimmeridgian marl and limestone
Exposure: South
Farming: Sustainable, AMPELOS certified
Malolactic Fermentation: Complete
Lees Aging (pre-tirage): 10 months
Bottle Aging Sur Lie: 36 months
Total SO₂: 22 mg/l
Dosage: Extra Brut – 3 g/l

Description

Champ Viole is a rare single-parcel Blanc de Blancs from a historic slope once cultivated by Cistercian monks for its ideal exposure and soil composition. Crafted by the visionary Aurélien Gerbais, this pure Chardonnay comes from Kimmeridgian marl and limestone, bringing clarity and mineral tension to the forefront.

On the nose, it reveals delicate aromas of lime blossom, green apple, crushed chalk and fresh almonds. The palate is defined by precision, salinity, and bright linearity, offering a Champagne of vertical energy and sculpted finesse. This is Chardonnay from the Côte des Bar at its most refined and expressive.

Suggested Pairings

• Raw oysters

• Grilled white fish with lemon butter

• Soft-ripened cheeses (Brie, Saint-Marcellin)

• Seabass ceviche

• Roast poultry with light mushroom sauce