Laborde Carac'terre
Champagne by Laborde.
- Producer
- Laborde
- Type
- Blanc de Blancs
- Vintage
- Non-vintage
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Village
- Nogent l'Abbesse
Chardonnay from first-pressing juice only, marked by chalky minerality.
About Champagne Laborde
Champagne Laborde is a family-run estate in Nogent l'Abbesse (Champagne), run by Delphine and Pierre-Emmanuel Laborde, who took over the estate in 2017/2018 and made their first harvest as récoltant-manipulant in 2018. The estate is part of the prestigious Passion Chardonnay group. History and Terroir The family has been growing grapes in the region since the 18th century (sometimes cited as far back as the 13th generation); the name of the village refers to the Abbey of… Read more about Laborde
The village of Nogent l'Abbesse
Nogent-l'Abbesse lies at the foot of the Monts de Berru, east of Reims (Marne department). The commune has no cru status. Vineyards: the Monts de Berru form a small, isolated hill massif with vineyards on the slopes. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier are all three grown here. Character: the champagnes are fresh and fruity, with the liveliness of a… More about Nogent l'Abbesse
Other cuvées by Laborde
- Laborde Brut Nature
- Laborde Perpétuelle
- Laborde Tandem