{"title":"Étienne Calsac","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBased in Avize, a prestigious village in the Côte des Blancs, Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young growers (Récoltant-Manipulant) in modern Champagne.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSince taking over his grandparents' vineyards in 2010, Calsac has transformed the family estate by championing organic viticulture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar. He meticulously tends to 2.8 hectares of old vines spread across prime terroirs in Avize, Grauves, and Bisseuil. Utilizing indigenous yeasts, barrel fermentation, and low dosages, Calsac crafts champagnes that are praised for their crystalline purity, laser-like minerality, and vibrant energy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_banner_04_1200x1800_8498b550-8575-47fe-8ab4-18f16abc5135.jpg?v=1788951708\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b286-etienne-calsac-champagne-lechappee-belle-extra-brut-750ml","title":"[B286] ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE L'ECHAPPEE BELLE EXTRA BRUT 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Etienne Calsac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Avize, a prestigious village in the Côte des Blancs, Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young growers (Récoltant-Manipulant) in modern Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince taking over his grandparents' vineyards in 2010, Calsac has transformed the family estate by championing organic viticulture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar. He meticulously tends to 2.8 hectares of old vines spread across prime terroirs in Avize, Grauves, and Bisseuil. Utilizing indigenous yeasts, barrel fermentation, and low dosages, Calsac crafts champagnes that are praised for their crystalline purity, laser-like minerality, and vibrant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: XB23 04\u003cbr\u003eDégorgement: MaY 2026\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 4g\/L, Extra Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'Échappée Belle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing as the perfect introduction to his distinctive style, L'Échappée Belle Extra Brut is Etienne Calsac's flagship cuvée. Primarily composed of Chardonnay sourced from the premier cru village of Grauves and the grand cru slopes of Avize, this Blanc de Blancs captures a breathtaking sense of place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name translates to \"The Beautiful Escape,\" reflecting its lively, uplifting character. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of crisp green apples, white flowers, and citrus zest, complemented by subtle notes of freshly baked brioche. On the palate, the wine is laser-focused and energetic, balancing a rich texture with a chalky, mineral-driven finish. It is a stunning expression of contemporary grower champagne, perfect as an elegant aperitif or paired with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_banner_01_490x735_2189ecdd-8105-4077-861a-c40c56e098b6.jpg?v=1788257868\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49756055077092,"sku":"F01000048AEJ0000","price":450.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_lechappee_extra_brut_01_735x735_9f804c43-02db-4b29-8916-5ca84aabe5c3.jpg?v=1788257547"},{"product_id":"b287-etienne-calsac-champagne-rose-de-craie-750ml","title":"[B287] ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE ROSE DE CRAIE 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Etienne Calsac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Avize, a prestigious village in the Côte des Blancs, Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young growers (Récoltant-Manipulant) in modern Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince taking over his grandparents' vineyards in 2010, Calsac has transformed the family estate by championing organic viticulture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar. He meticulously tends to 2.8 hectares of old vines spread across prime terroirs in Avize, Grauves, and Bisseuil. Utilizing indigenous yeasts, barrel fermentation, and low dosages, Calsac crafts champagnes that are praised for their crystalline purity, laser-like minerality, and vibrant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: RS23 04\u003cbr\u003eDégorgement: March 2026\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 4g\/L, Extra Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosé de Craie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra BrutThe Luminous Fusion of Chalk and Red Fruit. Named after the iconic chalk soils (craie) of the region, Rosé de Craie is a brilliant demonstration of Etienne Calsac’s precision and terroir-driven philosophy. This exceptional rosé d’assemblage is crafted using a unique approach: Calsac takes the precise, mineral-rich Chardonnay base from his flagship L'Échappée Belle (sourced from Grauves, Bisseuil, and Côte de Sézanne) and meticulously blends it with approximately 8% to 10% of still Pinot Noir from top-tier parcels. The goal is not to create a heavy, dark rosé, but rather a pale-hued, ultra-fresh expression that seamlessly respects the crystalline, vertical identity of the estate’s Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_banner_03_490x735_e3d92107-7c88-4312-a9d6-a335b81d6808.jpg?v=1788258974\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49756184969444,"sku":"F01000048BFJ0000","price":630.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_rose_de_craie_02_735x735_a54aa0a0-0aa9-43b0-b084-2aa730646c2e.jpg?v=1788258772"},{"product_id":"b344-etienne-calsac-champagne-val-lhermite-blanc-de-noirs-750ml","title":"[B344] ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE VAL L'HERMITE BLANC DE NOIRS (2022) 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Etienne Calsac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Avize, a prestigious village in the Côte des Blancs, Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young growers (Récoltant-Manipulant) in modern Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince taking over his grandparents' vineyards in 2010, Calsac has transformed the family estate by championing organic viticulture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar. He meticulously tends to 2.8 hectares of old vines spread across prime terroirs in Avize, Grauves, and Bisseuil. Utilizing indigenous yeasts, barrel fermentation, and low dosages, Calsac crafts champagnes that are praised for their crystalline purity, laser-like minerality, and vibrant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: VL XXII\u003cbr\u003eDégorgement: May 2026\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 3g\/L, Extra Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVal l'Hermite Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Étienne Calsac is widely celebrated for his crystalline Blanc de Blancs from the Côte des Blancs, Val l'Hermite represents a thrilling and experimental departure from his signature style. This rare single-vineyard (lieu-dit) Champagne is a 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from a south-facing plot in the village of Bligny, located in the southern Aube district (Côte des Bars).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterized by its unique Kimmeridgian marl soils packed with small stones, this specific terroir infuses the wine with a vinous strength and multi-layered depth that beautifully contrasts with Calsac’s chalk-driven Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification and Tasting ProfileTo respect the purity of the fruit, the wine is fermented and aged for seven months in oak barrels before undergoing secondary fermentation with a natural cork stopper. It is aged for a minimum of 24 months on the lees and finished with little to no dosage (typically Brut Nature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, Val l'Hermite reveals a delicate, slightly pinkish hue and bursts with a flamboyant bouquet of wild strawberries, mirabelle plums, orange zest, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, structured, and vinous, yet underpinned by a succulent acidity and a perfumed, expansive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_banner_01_490x735_2189ecdd-8105-4077-861a-c40c56e098b6.jpg?v=1788257868\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49756207022308,"sku":"F01000048DEJ0000","price":1180.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_val_lhermite_02_735x735_e8f9f811-aa37-4fab-a4a6-021051431fb0.jpg?v=1788259551"},{"product_id":"b681-etienne-calsac-champagne-les-revenants-750ml","title":"[B681] ETIENNE CALSAC CHAMPAGNE LES REVENANTS (2023) 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Etienne Calsac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Avize, a prestigious village in the Côte des Blancs, Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young growers (Récoltant-Manipulant) in modern Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince taking over his grandparents' vineyards in 2010, Calsac has transformed the family estate by championing organic viticulture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar. He meticulously tends to 2.8 hectares of old vines spread across prime terroirs in Avize, Grauves, and Bisseuil. Utilizing indigenous yeasts, barrel fermentation, and low dosages, Calsac crafts champagnes that are praised for their crystalline purity, laser-like minerality, and vibrant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL: RV XXIII\u003cbr\u003eDégorgement: May 2026\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 2g\/L, Extra Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Revenants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Revenants is a rare, acclaimed cult cuvée reflecting Étienne Calsac’s avant-garde vision. It revives three forgotten heirloom grape varieties of Champagne: Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier, and Arbane, sourced from a 0.3-hectare parcel named Les Fours on sandy-clay over chalk in Montgenost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile modern Champagne is dominated by Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, Les Revenants spotlights three historical, nearly forgotten heirloom varieties that now account for less than 0.3% of the region’s vineyards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically 50% – 60% of the blend): The backbone of the cuvée. It brings a soft, opulent texture, fleshy white fruit characters, and a comforting roundness to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Meslier\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically 35% – 43% of the blend): Étienne’s personal favorite. Known for its naturally high, electric acidity and low pH, this grape offers crisp freshness with savory, leafy, and chiseled characters reminiscent of alpine white wines. It thrives beautifully against climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbane \u003c\/strong\u003e(typically 5% – 7% of the blend): A highly capricious and rare late-ripening variety that yields very low quantities. It adds an exotic, perfumed dimension to the bouquet, introducing complex notes of white flowers, saffron, and subtle herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo allow these \"ghost grapes\" to fully express their ancient terroir, Étienne Calsac employs a meticulous, micro-cuvée approach in the cellar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Parcel Co-Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The grapes are harvested from a tiny 0.3-hectare family plot named Les Fours, situated on south-facing, sandy-clay over chalk soils in Montgenost (Côte de Sézanne). They are pressed and co-fermented together to achieve a seamless harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Barrel Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spontaneous fermentation is triggered by indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 7 months in a single, large 600-liter oak barrel (demi-muid) without fining or filtration. This gentle wood contact adds subtle structure without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging Under Cork (Tirage sous liège)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of using modern crown caps for the secondary bottle fermentation, Étienne seals the bottles with traditional natural cork. This allows for a micro-oxygenation during its 24 to 30 months of aging on the lees, enhancing the complexity, bread-crust notes, and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e: The champagne is finished as an Extra Brut with an exceptionally low dosage (typically around 2 to 3 grams per liter), maintaining a bone-dry, laser-focused, and chiseled purity from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_banner_04_1200x1800_8498b550-8575-47fe-8ab4-18f16abc5135.jpg?v=1788951708\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49756276654308,"sku":"F01000048FEJ0000","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/etienne_calsac_revenants_01_1200x1200_8398e866-a24c-440b-bb04-95a75231c66e.jpg?v=1788951464"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/collections\/etienne_calsac_banner_04_1200x1800_8498b550-8575-47fe-8ab4-18f16abc5135.jpg?v=1788953278","url":"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/etienne-calsac.oembed","provider":"Vin et Saké Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}