Georges Laval Cumieres 1Er Cru Brut Nature

Wine Type: Sparkling White (Champagne)
Vintage: NV 
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Grape Varieties: Approx. 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Champagne AOC – Cumières 1er Cru
Country: France
Region: Champagne – Vallée de la Marne (Cumières)
Producer/Winemaker: Georges Laval (Vincent Laval)
Vineyards: Estate-grown Premier Cru vineyards in Cumières, organically farmed (certified since 1971), old vines averaging 30–70 years, hand-harvested
Soil: Clay-limestone with sandy pockets and chalk substrata, promoting both richness and mineral tension
Farming: Certified organic, minimal intervention, hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Fermentation & Élevage: Native-yeast fermentation in neutral oak barrels, full malolactic fermentation; aged ~10 months in barrel, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle; aged on lees 24–36 months; no dosage (Brut Nature), minimal added SO₂

Tasting Notes

Brilliant pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose opens with layers of orchard fruit—ripe apple, pear—and white flowers, overlaid with crushed chalk, hazelnut, and subtle brioche. On the palate, taut and racy with crystalline citrus, saline minerality, and a mouth-coating texture that balances purity with depth. The finish is long and vibrating with energy—bone-dry, mineral, and refreshingly precise.

Food Pairings

Oysters on the half shell, Tuna crudo with citrus, Sushi or sashimi, Roasted chicken with herbs, Comté or aged goat cheese, Caviar and blinis

About the Producer

Georges Laval, now led by Vincent Laval, is among the most revered grower-producers in Champagne. The Laval family has farmed organically since 1971—long before it became fashionable—on steep, chalk-rich vineyards in Cumières. Vincent’s style is uncompromising: native fermentations, no chaptalization, long élevage in neutral oak, no dosage, and very low sulfite use. His Cumières 1er Cru Brut Nature is a reference-point grower Champagne—tense, layered, and intensely terroir-driven.