Lacourte Godbillon
- country
- France
- region
- Champagne, Petit Montagne de Reims
- vineyard area
- 8.5 ha
- Floor
- Sandy soil, chalky subsoil
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Management
- Biodynamic
The winery of Geraldine Lacourte and her husband Richard Desvignes (what a beautiful name for a winemaker!) is located in Ecueil in the heart of the Petit Montagne de Reims. You concentrate entirely on the 1er Cru locations in this place, which means you have short distances and spend a lot of time in your vineyards. They switched to organic viticulture in 2016 and their vineyards are bursting with vitality. Both have seen a lot of the world and only decided late to take over Geraldine's parents' estate. Geraldine worked in marketing in Germany for years!
The style is therefore not outdated, but rather modern. The base wines are fermented in stainless steel and do not necessarily make the BSA. Only part is aged in barriques. Very clear, precise and taut, they beautifully reflect their origins, never aggressive, always with a fine fruit and elegant depth.
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