100% Chardonnay
Certified organic
Low intervention
Unfiltered & low sulphites
Citrus & white flowers
 
St Lumier by Champagne Marlène Delong has a real sense of place. Made from organically grown Chardonnay in a single locality in St-Lumier-en-Champagne, where 25-year-old vines grow on marly chalk soils.
 
The grapes are hand-harvested and the wine ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. It then spends at least eight months in stainless steel, with no fining or filtration.
 
The result is expressive and beautifully textured, with plenty of freshness and a lovely aromatic character.
 
Tasting notes
Expect citrus and delicate floral notes, with a subtle savoury character. Fresh and precise on the palate, with a soft texture and a clean, lingering finish. A great match for seafood, grilled fish, roast chicken or fresh goat's cheese.
 
Why we chose it
We love discovering wines from lesser-known corners of Champagne, and the Côte du Vitryat is one of them. This bottle is a lovely example of what Chardonnay can do on chalky soils when the winemaking stays simple and hands-off. No heavy oak, no overworking the wine. Just Chardonnay, terroir and time.