Extra Brut Passion is made up of Premier and Grand Cru grapes picked in the 2004 harvest. Offering a richer non-vintage blend, from a harmonious union of 45 % Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, 35 % Chardonnay. In order to add greater structure and complexity 25% of the wine is aged in oak barrels and does not undergo malolactic fermentation; the remaining 75% are wines from the annual harvest. To limit contact with yeasts during ageing, the wine is aged sur pointe (on its neck) rather than sur lattes (on their side) for at least 4-5 years. This traditional ageing process limits the contact with the lees and ensures that the wine maintains its crisp character but preserves the advantages of ageing before disgorgement. Their Champagnes are disgorged as late as possible to allow for as much freshness as possible and a lower dosage of sugar (approximately 4 gr/L only) is added. The Extra Brut Passion was produced for the first time with the harvest 2004 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the House.
