Blanc de Blancs - Robert Barbichon

Notes: magnolia flowers, citrus, pear

Village: GYE SUR SEINE
Region: Côte des Bar
Vintage: 87% 2019, 13% 2018
Varieties: 67% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Blanc
Disgorgement: July 2025
Dosage: 2.2 g/l

The Barbichons have been growing grapes and making wine in the Aube since the late 19th century. But even in a subregion of Champagne known for defying convention, their family domaine, Champagne Robert Barbichon, still stands apart.

Fourth-generation vigneron Thomas Barbichon and his family are in charge now, cultivating the 9 hectares of biodynamic vineyards in the village of Gyé-sur-Seine that he inherited from his father, Robert. Each of Thomas’ cuvées reflects a razor-sharp focus and an identity driven by the vineyards’ limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils. Champagne Robert Barbichon is also one of only a small number of domaines that uses pinot blanc. One of the seven grapes allowed by Champagne law, pinot blanc is rarely planted. In fact, to cultivate this uncommon grape, the domaine must have historical records that prove the varietal has been grown on their land over many generations. This rare but remarkably versatile grape adds a distinct lemon-citrus flavor that is quite different from what is imparted by chardonnay.

In the cellar, Thomas vinifies and ages the wine in stainless steel tanks and barrels, with a minimal use of new oak, a method that preserves the true expression of each grape. For both first and second fermentations, Thomas employs proprietary yeast strains that were developed by the family and passed down through the generations. Originally cultivated from native yeasts found in their vineyards, these unique strains produce pure cuvées that express the distinctive terroir of the Côte des Bar with clarity and precision.

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