The Gerbais family has led the resurgence of the Aube since 1930. With an 18-hectare estate lying on the slopes of the Ource Valley in the village of Celles-sur-Ource, the grapes benefit from a unique river valley microclimate. With 10 hectares of Pinot Noir, and 4 each of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, the Domaine has met the stringent organic viticulture standards of AMPELOS since 1996.
The young and supremely-skilled Aurélien Gerbais is now spearheading the winemaking. Embracing a terroir-driven philosophy, the vineyards undergo sélection parcellaire. The grapes are harvested carefully by hand and crushed in a traditional Champagne press. After a brief period of débourbage at a controlled, cool 12° C., alcoholic fermentation is induced in stainless steel tank over select organic yeasts. The wine, also in tank, naturally passes through malolactic fermentation, and is then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Champagne (Aube)
SUBREGION
Celles-sur-Ource
WINEMAKER
Aurélian Gerbais
FOUNDED
1930
VINEYARD AREA
18 hectares
FARMING
Organic (certified)
WEBSITE
www.gerbais.com
