Champagne AOC Brut Nature Premier Cru 'Cumieres' (Magnum 1.5 L) Georges Laval

THE WINE

The “Cumières” Brut Nature Champagne by Georges Laval is made from a classic blend of the three Champagne grape varieties – with a predominance of Chardonnay, accompanied by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – sourced from old organic vineyards in the prestigious region of Cumariot, classified as Premier Cru. The winemaking follows an artisanal style: alcoholic fermentation in foudres, aging in oak barrels, resting on the lees for 24-36 months, and further bottle aging for another 3-6 months.

As a Brut Nature, it does not include the addition of liqueur de dosage, expressing the character of the terroir with purity. In the glass, it reveals a profile of great tension and precision, with vibrant freshness, generous body, and a savory texture that makes it vigorous, deep, and refined. An essential and authentic Champagne, perfect for lovers of minerality and balance.

THE MAISON

Rècoltant-manipulant from Cumières, a small village northwest of Epernay in the Vallée de la Marne, the maison Georges Laval has firmly pursued a philosophy of completely organic agriculture since 1971, which today earns it the ECOCERT certification. The management of the company is carried out by Vincent Laval, who works as a vigneron, continuing the work of his father while personally interpreting each vintage, preserving the nature and environment surrounding the vineyards, limiting human intervention in the Champagne’s journey.

The estate vineyards currently cover a total of about 2.5 hectares – of which about one hectare belongs to the "Les Hautes Chèvres" plot, a vineyard dating back to 1930 and one of the oldest in the entire terroir of Cumières – and are planted with the classic grapes of the AOC, namely Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. All vineyards are south-facing and fall under the classification of Premier Cru; about half of them are over 30 years old. Naturally, organic farming practices are followed between the rows, but not only that: to prevent pesticides used by potential neighbors from contaminating the vines, the Georges Laval winery also manages about thirty acres of land not owned by it with its own products, thus ensuring a continuity of organic practices.

Vincent Laval produces about 9,000 bottles per year, pure and complex Champagnes, characterized by a beautiful mineral length, that manage to authentically and clearly reflect the profile of their terroir of origin.