This cuvée is the result of a very careful job at all stages of elaboration. The blending, made exclusively with Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, is a delicate blend from old vineyards over 40 years old, the oldest were planted in 1911 and 1913.   The Special Club is mainly composed of « hearts of each terroir » of Cramant Grand Cru, completed by Chouilly « Montaigu » and a touch of Cuis 1er cru to bring freshness, signature of Pierre Gimonnet& Fils style.  This cuvée, « nec plus ultra » of our terroirs, is distinguished by a very silky texture, finesse and  elegance worthy of the greatest.   BLEND 2015   Grape variety    Terroirs     60% CRAMANT Grand Cru  100% Chardonnay  100% Côte des Blancs  86% Grand cru – 14% 1er cru  16% « Bateau », « Gros Mont » ; 14% « Briquettes », 16%  « Buissons » et 14% « Terroir »  26% CHOUILLY Grand Cru  « Montaigu »  14% CUIS 1er Cru   « Croix-Blanche » et « Roualles »   Vinification  Grapes harvested manually, split pressing  Cold settling  Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation  Malolactic fermentation   Stainless tanks for 8 months on lees  Cold stabilization (-4°) and filtration   Bottling    Ageing in bottle   Disgorgement    Dosage    Annual production   VIGNOBLES : CUIS 1er Cru, CRAMANT Grand Cru, CHOUILLY Grand Cru, OGER Grand Cru, VERTUS 1er Cru   26th April 2016  more than 4 years  3 months before shipping  EXTRA BRUT - Sugar 5 g/L  29 070 bottles  1 470 magnums