{"title":"George Laval","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural craftsman of Cumières\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Laval\u003c\/strong\u003e works \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e and took over from his father \u003cstrong\u003eGeorges\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e. Created in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate is a pioneer in \u003ca title=\"Champagne\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/champagne\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/champagne\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wines produced in a \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eartisanal\u003c\/strong\u003e manner. \u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e work is favored, such as for trimming for example, in order to avoid soil compaction. Any technique and product likely to present a risk to the environment and public health or to alter the quality of the wine are excluded. The \u003cstrong\u003eCumières\u003c\/strong\u003e terroir, four kilometers from \u003cstrong\u003eÉpernay\u003c\/strong\u003e, faces due south, its subsoil is of chalk. Half of the vineyard is over \u003cstrong\u003ethirty years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, some vines are over \u003cstrong\u003eeighty years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eSlow and natural winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ripe, the grapes are harvested by hand in a good mood, and are pressed in the traditional Champagne press. The quality of the grapes, the long vinification period, the small volume of the barrels, allow a natural clarification of the vintages, without any discoloration product, without fining and without filtration. The wine builds slowly, naturally and thus retains all its organoleptic properties and all its purity. Stored on slats, the champagne foams in bottles and ages on its \u003cstrong\u003elees for 18 to 48 months\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"les-longues-violes-premier-cru-2014-georges-laval","title":"Les Longues Violes Premier Cru 2014 - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 Brut nature Champagne made by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Laval (Champagne Georges Laval)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e Les Longues Violes, a legendary 14.61-hectare plot, has belonged to the Laval family for several generations. The vines, massal selections, were planted in 1947 (Meunier\/3309C), 1964 (Pinot Noir\/41B), and 1984 (Pinot Noir\/SO4). The soil has never received herbicides or chemical fertilizers; the vines, never synthetic pesticides. The must ferments naturally in oak barrels. \u003cbr\u003eThe quality, diversity, richness, and finesse of the aromas of the Longues Violes wines were already a topic of conversation long ago. 2012 was the first vintage of the Les Longues Violes cuvée; 1,520 bottles were produced. The bottles aged for 72 months on their lees before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Pinot Meunier\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49589353021715,"sku":"GLAVALLLVPC14","price":803.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/9a17da01e47ffa1f168a470e8e0e14bc.jpg?v=1725582434"},{"product_id":"les-hautes-chevres-2019-georges-laval","title":"The High Goats 2019 - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Champagne made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/georges-laval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Made from old Pinot Noir and Meunier vines located in the lieu-dit above the village of Cumières. Vinified without dosage, it offers a vibrant expression of its terroir. A truly great, balancing act of a wine, complex, light and ethereal, animated by a tension that elongates the wine, certainly a \"must try\" for admirers of Blanc de Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2019\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49589353971987,"sku":"GLAVALLHC19","price":263.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/6974326730d445042b110a3dcf4b361e.jpg?v=1725592601"},{"product_id":"les-chenes-2020-georges-laval","title":"The Oaks 2020 - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Champagne made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/georges-laval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A charming family of winemakers, deeply respectful of the environment, loyal to and passionate about their land. We can't help but be fans of Domaine Laval and their single-vineyard wine called \"Les Chênes,\" made from a single Chardonnay grape. This iconic cuvée is only produced in exceptional vintages! From a plot east of Cumières, this 2020 offers a vibrant and vegetal palate of immense finesse; the finish, far from fleeting, lingers with elegant bitterness and saline notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49589354594579,"sku":"GLAVALLC20","price":263.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/49422034e0d6f4d1db7c21ff710b9d20.jpg?v=1725579020"},{"product_id":"garennes-georges-laval-2","title":"Garennes Extra Brut - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 Champagne made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval).\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn extra brut Pinot Meunier, composed of reserve wines not used for the production of the \"Georges Laval Cumières Premier Cru.\" Vincent Laval ferments and ages the must in oak barrels, imparting body and roundness; but it is the wine's vibrant character that leaves its mark on the finish. Rich in citrus, it's difficult to recognize the Meunier, which is almost a Blanc de Blancs, abandoning orchard fruit to adorn itself with a delicate, invigorating acidity. A cuvée that invigorates the palate, absolutely delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eChampagne\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Pinot Meunier\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: NM\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49589358526739,"sku":"GLAVALGAREN","price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/25a13e23ccd198010487f7a258564001.jpg?v=1725592647"},{"product_id":"coteaux-champenois-cumieres-rouge-2022-georges-laval","title":"Côteaux Champenois Cumières Rouge 2022 - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/georges-laval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A still, elegant red Champagne, where the Pinot Noir expresses itself without extraction or artifice. The fruit is delicate, almost infused, with a supple, fluid palate, carried by a natural freshness that keeps the wine focused from start to finish. One senses a patient, attentive winemaking process that prioritizes transparency and mouthfeel over power. The finish is clean and easy to drink, with a discreet elegance that begs for a meal. Perfect with roast poultry or simple dishes with light sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56566717383031,"sku":"GLAVALCOCHCR22","price":233.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/8ff5633c56dfa79aed9857ff47924f1f.png?v=1768813844"},{"product_id":"garennes-georges-laval-3","title":"Garennes - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Champagne made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/georges-laval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An extra brut Pinot Meunier, composed of reserve wines not used for the production of the \"Georges Laval Cumières Premier Cru\". Vincent Laval ferments and ages the must in oak barrels, imparting body and roundness; but it is the wine's vibrant character that leaves its mark on the finish. Rich in citrus, it's difficult to recognize the Meunier, which is almost a Blanc de Blancs, abandoning orchard fruit to adorn itself with a delicate, invigorating acidity. A cuvée that invigorates the palate, absolutely delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay \u0026amp; Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: Harvests 2013 to 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56566717972855,"sku":"GLAVALGAR","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/5230537f0f3c58bfcbcf74c04a68d33c.png?v=1768813847"},{"product_id":"les-vignes-de-mon-oncle-cumieres-1er-cru-georges-laval","title":"\"Les vignes de mon Oncle\" Cumières 1er Cru - Georges Laval","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Champagne made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/georges-laval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVincent Laval (Georges Laval)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A deeply personal cuvée, born from old vines and a place steeped in history, yielding a Pinot Noir of remarkable precision. The palate is refined yet dense, with a precise, never heavy, structure and a freshness that extends the wine into a long, lingering finish. The fruit is ripe but restrained, giving way to a sensation of stone and soil that clearly defines the Cumières terroir. This is a wine of patience and nuance, slowly revealing itself in the glass. Perfect with a delicate dish such as free-range poultry or refined herb-infused cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Pinot Meunier\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2021 \u0026amp; 2022 Harvests\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Laval","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56566719316343,"sku":"GLAVALLVDMOC1EC","price":203.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/cf896bcc9a08239fadc984efa355567b.png?v=1768813868"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/georges-laval.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}