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Champagne Enfant de la Montagne 1er Cru, Bertrand-Delespierre NV
Bertrand-Delespierre
Bertrand-Delespierre was established in 1975 by Jean-Pierre Delespierre in Cramant, a key village in the Côte des Blancs, Champagne. The estate began with just 2 hectares of old-vine Chardonnay on the village’s renowned chalk slopes and expanded steadily over the following decades. Bertrand Delespierre, who assumed management in 2002, trained in oenology at Reims University and worked with several established Côte des Blancs domaines before returning to the family estate. The estate now farms 7 hectares of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards across Cramant and Avize, with vines up to 60 years old. All parcels are farmed organically, with a focus on soil vitality, biodiversity, and precise canopy management to balance yield and concentration. Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and neutral oak, with extended lees ageing to develop aromatic complexity and texture. Minimal sulphur is used, and wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Bertrand’s philosophy emphasises low intervention and terroir expression, producing Champagnes that are precise, mineral-driven, and reflective of Côte des Blancs’ chalky soils.
Enfant de la Montagne 1er Cru is sourced from a select 1er Cru parcel in Cramant, characterized by south-facing chalk slopes that provide aromatic lift and tension. The NV blend combines multiple vintages to achieve balance and complexity. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and neutral barrels, and aged on fine lees to develop texture and depth. The cuvée displays white peach, almond, and subtle mineral notes, showcasing clarity, elegance, and the distinctive character of the Côte des Blancs.
Origin Cramant, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Grapes Chardonnay
Vintage NV
Alcohol 12%
Style Elegant, textured, precise
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Multiple-vintage blend; indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel and steel; long lees ageing; minimal dosage; unfined, unfiltered
Notes Biodynamic, terroir expressive, low intervention