Champagne Louis Nicaise

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Champagne Louis Nicaise is a Champagne house located in Hautvillers, the Premier Cru village made famous by Dom Perignon.[https://vinchicago.com/wines/Louis-Nicaise-Brut-Reserve-Premier-Cru-Champagne-NV-750-ML-detail Louis Nicaise "Brut Reserve" Premier Cru Champagne NV] Vin Chicago, Accessed 11/16/2017[https://www.vinesse.com/buy/nv-louis-nicaise-brut-reserve-champagne-france/ NV Louis Nicaise ‘Brut Reserve’ Champagne, France]

Varietals grown on the estate include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier,[https://www.regalwine.com/producer/champagne-louis-nicaise/ Champagne Louis Nicaise] Regal Wine, Accessed 11/16/2017 and only 6,000 cases per year are produced.

The current owner-winemakers are married couple Laure Nicaise-Préaux & Clement Préaux. Laure Nicaise-Préaux is the fourth generation of her family to make Champagne in the estate. Clement Préaux had apprenticed under Anselme Selosse. Changes implemented by the couple include lowering the dosage and earning certification in sustainability.