NV Guiborat Tethys.19 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Tethys is named after the Greek goddess of water and nursing, and the ancient sea in the Mesozic era that covered what is now known as Champagne. 100% Chardonnay. From four parcels. The young vines from ‘Les Caures’ predominantly make up the cuvée with the first three presses from the 2005 planting. The remainder is made from the ‘Taille’ of older vines from the vineyards below.

• Cramant – Les Bergieres – 1984
• Chouilly – Le Mont Aigu – 1970/1979
• Chouilly – Les Caures – 1946/2005 (Most of the cuvée is made from this planting)
• Oiry – Les Briquettes – 1969

Soils are predominantly homogeneous chalk. The difference between the plots is the thickness of the chalk and the depth of the topsoil. Winemaking: Gravity, minimal sulphur, low yields and gentle pressing. Seven months on lees in stainless steel and concrete, followed by 32 months on lees in bottle. Dosage: 2.5g/l.