The Petraea champagne from Francis Boulard & Fille is produced using a technique similar to that of the Solera. The principle of this production consists of adding 50% of the last harvest each year. Thus, all the previous vintages make up the champagne with a decreasing balance. It was in 2012 that this perpetual reserve was relaunched, in organic. The Petraea cuvée is composed of 50% 2012 harvests and 50% 2014 harvests, with a dosage of 0 g/l. The siliceous-calcareous soil of the Massif de Saint-Thierry terroir gives this cuvée an exceptional quality. After vinification, the aging takes place in oak tuns (Quercus Petraea). Thanks to this perpetual reserve, a volume of old wines blended and aged in tuns is created. Each year, part of this volume is taken for bottling, while the released volume is completed by the last harvest, vinified and aged independently. Natural indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, and vinification is done without filtration or fining. It is at a pressure of 5 atmospheres per cm² that the foaming is limited, unlike the 6 atmospheres of classic vintages. This allows to obtain a fine discreet foam, which accentuates the structure and the vinous character of this vintage, while preserving its elegance. Francis Boulard & Fille's Petraea cuvée has received countless distinctions such as: 18/20 Gault & Millau Guide Champagnes 2022, 94 pts Robert Parker (MMVII), 93/100 Bettane & Desseauve 2022, 17/20 Guide Vert RVF 2016 (MMVII), 4 stars Gerhard Eichelmann (MMVI-MMVII), 17/20 Guide Exclusif Champagne 2014 (MMVII), 18/20 Jacques Dupont (MMVII) and 19/20 Guide Revel 2014 (MMVII).
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Hydro-Regulated Storage (perfect preservation of bottles)Tasted and approved, our experts validate 100% of the champagnes.TASTING NOTES
Nose : The nose is intense and generous, revealing aromas of fruit, white flowers and notes of spices.
Palate : On the palate, this champagne is ample and rich, powerful while retaining a lovely freshness.
FEATURES
Grape varieties : 50% 2012 harvest and 50% 2014 harvest.
Pairings : This champagne is served at a temperature of 10°C, whether as an aperitif or with fish, poultry, white meats and cheeses.
Dosage : 0 gr/l.
Serving temperature: 10°.
THE BRAND
Francis Boulard and his daughter Delphine perpetuate a family winemaking heritage that goes back six generations, with the first recorded ancestor born in 1792 during the French Revolution. This historical lineage is a testament to the deep wine culture anchored in their roots. Francis Boulard's winemaking history begins with his grandfather, Julien Boulard, who passed on his passion to him at the age of 14. Guided by Julien, Francis plowed the vines behind Bijou, a sturdy Ardennes horse. Resisting mechanization, Julien preserved tradition, plowed his 2 hectares of vines and sold his sclair champagnes to the champagne houses. It was his son, Raymond Boulard, who took this tradition further by starting to bottle champagne in 1952. The 1970s marked Francis' entry into the family business, quickly entrusting him with the responsibilities of winemaking in 1975. In 2009, the family decided to chart separate professional paths, leading to the end of the Raymond Boulard Champagne house. Francis, accompanied by his wife Jeanne and their daughter Delphine, then established the Champagne Francis Boulard & Fille house. Their vineyard, mainly in Cormicy, northwest of Reims, in the Massif de Saint-Thierry, is based on siliceous limestone terroirs, offering unique characteristics to their champagnes.
Data sheet
The Petraea champagne from Francis Boulard & Fille is produced using a technique similar to that of the Solera. The principle of this production consists of adding 50% of the last harvest each year. Thus, all the previous vintages make up the champagne with a decreasing balance. It was in 2012 that this perpetual reserve was relaunched, in organic. The Petraea cuvée is composed of 50% 2012 harvests and 50% 2014 harvests, with a dosage of 0 g/l. The siliceous-calcareous soil of the Massif de Saint-Thierry terroir gives this cuvée an exceptional quality. After vinification, the aging takes place in oak tuns (Quercus Petraea). Thanks to this perpetual reserve, a volume of old wines blended and aged in tuns is created. Each year, part of this volume is taken for bottling, while the released volume is completed by the last harvest, vinified and aged independently. Natural indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, and vinification is done without filtration or fining. It is at a pressure of 5 atmospheres per cm² that the foaming is limited, unlike the 6 atmospheres of classic vintages. This allows to obtain a fine discreet foam, which accentuates the structure and the vinous character of this vintage, while preserving its elegance. Francis Boulard & Fille's Petraea cuvée has received countless distinctions such as: 18/20 Gault & Millau Guide Champagnes 2022, 94 pts Robert Parker (MMVII), 93/100 Bettane & Desseauve 2022, 17/20 Guide Vert RVF 2016 (MMVII), 4 stars Gerhard Eichelmann (MMVI-MMVII), 17/20 Guide Exclusif Champagne 2014 (MMVII), 18/20 Jacques Dupont (MMVII) and 19/20 Guide Revel 2014 (MMVII).
