Joseph Loriot Pagel – Cuvee No. 6, vinifie sous bois, 2006

40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir & 30% Meunier. Aged for 12 years. Vinified in oak barrels with stirring of the lees; No malolactic fermentation; No filtration; Natural cold stabilisation. This vintage champagne matured in oak barrels combines audacity and tradition in homage to the character and expertise of 6 generations of the Loriot family. With its excellent quality and generosity, this vintage champagne marks the history of the Loriot-Pagel Champagne House. The 2004 harvest was bountiful, producing perfect grapes with an ample aromatic palette and superb ageing potential. 2004 was a natural choice to experiment with vinification in oak barrels, a blendprocess carried out with our modern techniques. The Cuvee N°6 raises its hat to 6 generations of Loriot.