Thomas de Marne - Val Frison 'Cotanes' Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R19) Armand Heitz The Nero d'Avola was fermented

The Nero d'Avola was fermented with 50% whole cluster with native yeast and bacteria in standing 228L old french oak barrels

Site of a former quarry

5 hectares of vines certified organic in 1999 at 160 meters altitude

near the tiny town of Annapolis

Its classic aroma is of geranium leaves

Thomas de Marne - Val Frison 'Cotanes' Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R19) Armand Heitz The Nero d'Avola was fermentedAlthough Thomas has taken over the estate (Val Frison) from hi mother, very little has changed. Most wines, like this, are from one vintage and one varietal, seeing no dosage. Cotanes is a single parcel wine made entirely from Pinot Noir, seeing a touch more elevage before going into bottle.