For centuries, Sillery has been known as the region which produces some of the most sought after Champagnes in the world.
Right at the heart of this renowned terroir, you will find Champagne Francois Seconde, a vineyard covering an area of just over 5 hectares and located in Sillery, Mailly-Champagne, Puisieulx, and Verzenay.
Francois Seconde is an independent wine maker (vigneron independant), and the only recoltant manipulant (one whose grapes are not sourced, but come from his own vineyard) and producer of pure Sillery Champagne.
Domain
History of the Vineyard
At the age of 14, Francois Seconde left school and started to work as an apprentice in a vineyard.
He bought his first vineyard in 1972, and in 1976, he increased his plot to 3 hectares. With the help of his wife Anne-Marie, he started producing his own Champagne.
Today, Champagne Fran,cois Seconde vineyard is 5.5 hectares and harvests two grape varietals: 2/3 Pinots noir, and 1/3 Chardonnay. The vines are 37 years of age on average and are farmed in a sustainable way with respect to both nature and man.
Wine Selection
Brut Grand Cru N.V.
Cuvee Clavier N.V.
Sermiers 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs N.V.
Blanc de Blancs 2015
La Loge Blanc de Noirs N.V.
Puisieulx Grand Cru Les Petites Vignes N.V.
Brut Rose N.V.
Coteaux Champenois Sillery Rouge Grand Cru N.V.
Coteaux Champenois Sillery Blanc Grand Cru N.V.
Champagne Francois Seconde
Brut Grand Cru N.V.
Vintage: Sillery,Mailly Champagne,Verzenay
Vines average age: 40 years old
Vines location: Montagne de Reims
Grapes
1/3 Chardonnay – 2/3 Pinots Noirs
30% reserve wine
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Rest in cellar: 18 to 24 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 8g/l
Production: 25,000 bottles per year
Tasting advice
Golden yellow tint underlined by a scintillating line of bubbles. Mineral and floral nose, even Viennese pastries. Rich and balanced on the palate where the slightly toasted brioche and exotic fruits come together for a harmonious finish. A champagne for aperitif, served at 8°C.
Cuvee Clavier N.V.
Vines average age: 42 years old
Vines location: Montagne de Reims
Grapes
2/3 Chardonnay – 1/3 Pinots Noirs
10% reserve wine
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Rest in cellar: 24 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 8g/l
Production: 2,000 bottles per year
Tasting advice
A complex palette of aromas dominated by citrus fruit and slightly buttery, characterised this broad, fine and elegant champagne which can accompany a meal.
Sermiers 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs N.V.
Vines average age: 20 years old
Vines location: North side of Montagne de Reims
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Brief passage in wood barrel.
Rest in cellar: 18 to 24 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 5g/l
Production: 1000 bottles per year
Tasting advice
Mineral and flower, creamy texture and finesse of the bubble. Serve for an apertize or during a meal. Use large Champagne glasses to allow it to express itself fully.
Blanc de Blancs 2015
Vintage: Sillery Grand Cru
Wine from the best vines of Sillery’s Pinots Noirs.
Vines average age: 38 years old
Vines location: Montagne de Reims
Grapes
100% Pinots Noirs
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Passage in wood barrel, no filtration
Rest in cellar: 36 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 8g/l
Production: 2,500 bottles per year
Tasting advice
Brilliant light yellow color with release of intense bubbles which form a persistent bead. The nose is powerful, fresh with aromas of acacia, honeysuckle and candied fruit. Elegant palate, with finesse on white flowers, spices and citrus fruits. Very nice aromatic persistence. Very nice balanced and harmonious wine.Tasting Tips: Refined aperitif. Can accompany lobster with white butter sauce, also white meat.
La Loge Blanc de Noirs N.V.
Vintage : Sillery Grand Cru
Vintage from the best plots pinots noirs of Sillery
Average age of plots : 38 ans
Geographic location : Montagne de Reims
Grapes
100 % Pinots noirs
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Brief passage in wood barrel,
Rest in cellar: 18 to 24 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 8g/l
Production: 2,000 bottles per year
Tasting advice
Golden yellow color, the delicacy of this champagne begins with the delicacy of these bubbles which gives it a persistent bead of foam. Power and finesse on the nose, it releases notes of red fruits and pastries. In the mouth, we find this finesse of the effervescence which gives it a characteristic smoothness and also notes of red fruits. Very balanced champagne that can be drunk as an aperitif as well as during a meal.
Puisieulx Grand Cru Les Petites Vignes N.V.
Vintage : Puisieulx Grand Cru
Named-place : Les petites Vignes
Age of the vineyard :47 years
Grapes
50 % Pinot Noir 50 % Chardonnay
10% reserve wine
In the cellar, vinification and aging
It is a many year’s assembly begun in 2009 and immortalized by a solera
Wine making : this vintage is partially brought up in oak barrel with malolactic fermentation
Rest in cellar : 24 months minimum
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage : 6 gr/l
Producting : between 500 and 600 bottles by year
Tasting advice
Nose intense and fine, aromas of mature fruits, vanilla touch, Delicacy in mouth with a beautiful minerality.
Brut Rose N.V.
Vines average age: 38 years old
Vines location: Montagne de Reims
Grapes
100% Pinots Noirs
20% reserve wine
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in vats with malolactic fermentation
Rest in cellar: 24 months
Manual riddling
Disgorging dosage: 8g/l
Production: 4,000 bottles per year.
Tasting advice
Floral, subtle, pure, creamy texture, fine bubbles. A champagne for aperitif or with red fruits desserts.
Coteaux Champenois Sillery Rouge Grand Cru N.V.
Vintage: Sillery Grand Cru
Old Pinot Noirs Vines
Vines location: Montagne de Reims
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Lon fermentation with 2 pumpings per day
Vinification in wood barrels and vats with malolactic fermentation
Unfiltered wine.
Ageing in wood barrels and vats for at least one year
Tasting advice
Red ruby colour, this wine is fresh, ligh and fruity. Drink now with grilled meat or red fruits desserts. Served chilled at 8°C
Coteaux Champenois Sillery Blanc Grand Cru N.V.
Vintage: Sillery Grand Cru
Grapes
Chardonnay and Pinots Noirs from Sillery
In the cellar, vinification and aging
Vinification in wood barrels and vats with malolactic fermentation
Ageing in wood barrels for at least one year before bottling.
Unfiltered wine.
Tasting advice
Golden colour, aromas of citrus fruit, vanilla and exotic fruits on the nose. The attack is fresh before the wine shows its body and vinosity with a distinctive freshness in the ending. This wine can accompany cold starters, oysters as well as goat cheese. Served chilled at 7-8°C.
