George Laval 'Les Hautes Chèvres' Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Champagne Brut Nature 2021

Wine Type: Sparkling
Style: Single-vineyard Premier Cru Champagne; vinous, red-fruited, floral, savory, zero-dosage
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
Appellation: Champagne AOC / Premier Cru
Country: France
Region: Cumières, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne
Producer: Champagne Georges Laval
Winemaker: Vincent Laval
Vineyard: Les Hautes Chèvres, an upper-mid-slope lieu-dit above the village of Cumières
Soil: Clay-limestone
Farming: Certified organic; organic farming since 1971; hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fermentation: Indigenous-yeast fermentation in oak barrels
Aging: Oak-barrel élevage followed by lees aging in bottle; disgorged March 13, 2025, without dosage; bottled without fining or filtration
Food Pairings: Seared scallops, roasted lobster, roast chicken, mushroom tart, turbot with brown butter, aged Comté.

Tasting Note:
The 2021 Les Hautes Chèvres combines red cherry and plum with dried flowers, hazelnut, and a subtle incense-like spice. The palate is layered and vinous without feeling heavy, with fine acidity giving the fruit definition and keeping the dry finish lively. There is depth here, but the wine favors perfume and finesse over sheer power. A Champagne for the dinner table, particularly alongside seared scallops, roast chicken, or a buttery mushroom tart. 

About the Producer:
Georges Laval is a small family grower estate in Cumières, where organic farming has been central since 1971. Vincent Laval has led the cellar since 1996, continuing his father’s commitment to healthy vineyards and individually expressive wines. Ripe fruit, native-yeast barrel fermentation, limited sulfur, and bottling without fining or filtration define the approach. Les Hautes Chèvres focuses on one hillside site, with the unusual three-grape 2021 blend reflecting that particular harvest rather than a fixed varietal formula.