Girard-Bonnet
"Caferlane" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut
"Caferlane" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut
- Practicing biodynamic
- 100% Chardonnay
- From a single parcel in Oger Grand Cru
- Massale selection
- Clay and limestone on Campanian chalk
- 35+ year old vines
- Ambient yeast fermentation
- Fermented and aged in 60% stainless steel, 40% barrel (10% new)
- Partial malo
- Aged 60 months on the lees
- Dosage: 2g/L
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Cote de Blancs
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KGB-32-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2026-03-12
"The 2020 Blanc de Blancs Oger Caferlane, disgorged in November 2025 with a dosage of two grams per liter, derives from a site planted in 1989 and, like Les Musettes, was vinified in a combination of wood and stainless steel. It is a close-run contest this year between Girard™s two single-vineyard offerings, with this wine expressing itself in the glass with aromas of orange peel, Granny Smith apple, wheat toast and quince. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and displays a slightly richer, sunnier profile that is supported by racy acidity, concluding in a long, sapid finish. Originating from an east-facing site with shallow soils, where chalk lies just 25 centimeters below the surface, it comes in at around 13% alcohol and is a good prospect for mid-term drinking."