'Prisme .19' Extra Brut (2019) 92VM
Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Cramant, Cotes des Blancs

$65.99 on 4+* US Low (code: 6saves4)
$69.99 reg

Guiborat's Prism is all about chalk. A rich, racy and layered Chardonnay with breadth and length, and a myriad of complex aromas and flavors for the true Cote des Blancs lover.

92pts Vinous
The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Prisme Grand Cru (2019 base) is terrific. I admire its dynamic energy and verve, both of which are on full display. White pepper, chalk and mint cut through a sizzling core of Côte des Blancs fruit. The blend of sites in Chouilly and Cramant works so well here. This release is based on 2019, with 17% reserve wine blended in from the previous year's release. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2023. - By Antonio Galloni on March 2024

Dosage: 2.5 grams/liter
Disgorged: November 2023
Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Soil: Deep chalk
Vine age: Up to 50 years old
Vineyard: Blend of three Grand Cru Côte des Blancs parcels: 22% Cramant "Les Bergeries" (planted in 1984). 45% Chouilly "Les Caurés" (planted 1998 and 2005). 16% Chouilly “Les Mont Aigu” (planted in 1969). Chalk is very deep
Viticulture: Practicing organic
Vinification: Raised 7 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks, no malolactic fermentation.
Elevage: 40 months sur lattes then an additional 6 months in bottle after disgorgement prior to release

Sourced from 3 parcels in Grand Cru villages in the Cote de Blancs. From Cramant – Les Bergeries (planted in 1984) and from Chouilly- Le Mont Aigu (planted in 1970 and 1979) and Les Caurés (planted in 1946 and 1998). Deep chalk soil. The older vines of Chardonnay (all are 15-50 years old), from parcels which give the best expression of the chalk make up the cuvee Prisme. For Prisme only the first juice of the press is used. The grapes from each parcel are kept separate and vinified individually in stainless steel (94%) and neutral 400 liter barrels (6%) to keep the identity of each terroir. After fermentation the base wines have a lengthy elevage on their lees (at least 7 months) until assemblage and bottling the following Spring. In Richard’s quest for an absolute minimum of intervention and transparency, malo is blocked on the base wines. The goal of Prisme is an emphasis on the chalk of Cramant and Chouilly. Currently 2013 vintage. Aged for a minimum of 40-44 on the lees months in the chalk cellars beneath the winery before disgorgement. Dosage of 2.5 g/l. Aged an additional 6 months after disgorgement before release.