Champagne Grand Cru, Classical Music, Franck Riviere

🎨 Champagne Chardonnay Côte des Blancs Millésime 2022 – Louison Rivière 🥂 | A painting in a glass

✨ Discover the very first cuvée from Louison Rivière – a work of art in bubbles, crafted by the 5th generation of the Rivière family in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. As the first daughter to care for the family vines, Louison brings her artistic vision to life in this pure, unfiltered Grand Cru Chardonnay!

👃 Tasting Notes

This Millésime 2022 is a pristine Blanc de Blancs with an expressive, mineral character:

• Nose: Very fresh, chalky and uplifting. Aromas of citrus, lime and delicate floral notes fill the glass, complemented by hints of white stone fruit.
• Palate: The attack is subtle and the bubbles are refined. Vibrant young acidity creates beautiful tension and a lingering finish. Juicy yellow fruit, floral nuances and a gentle creamy touch give body and elegance. A Champagne that is charming now but will easily age for a decade.

🌱 Terroir & Vinification

• 🍇 Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay – Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru.
• 📍 Origin: Cramant & Chouilly terroir, Côte des Blancs – the pinnacle for Chardonnay.
• 🪨 Soil: Chalk-rich with sand and clay – adding tension and finesse.
• 🍇 Vinification: Traditional pressing, minimal sulfites (only at harvest), unfiltered.
• 🧪 MLF: Yes – for a smooth mouthfeel.
• ⏳ Ageing: Minimum 2 years bottle ageing; disgorgement 07/2024.
• 🍾 Dosage: 4 g/L – near Brut Nature, pure and precise.
• 🎨 Label: Features a painting by Louison Rivière herself – art on the bottle and in the glass!
• 🔢 Production: Only 1,341 bottles – ultra-limited!

🍽️ Food Pairing

This Chardonnay Champagne is subtle and gastronomic:

• 🐟 Perfect with fish in cream sauce or fine shellfish.
• 🍗 Delicious with poultry and morels or a light truffle sauce.
• 🥂 Simply stunning as an aperitif or with refined white meat and mushroom dishes.

🏡 About Louison Rivière

In the heart of the Côte des Blancs, in Cramant, Louison Rivière continues the work lovingly built by four generations before her. Daughter of Franck Rivière – the pianist and winemaker – Louison brings her artistic touch to every detail, from vineyard to hand-designed label.

With a clear commitment to sustainability, Louison works according to HVE standards and minimal intervention. This Grower Champagne (Récoltant Manipulant) is a rare example of single-origin craftsmanship – 100% estate-grown grapes, all handworked and personally expressive.

✅ Why choose Louison Rivière Millésime 2022?

• 🍇 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru – Côte des Blancs terroir.
• 🎨 Inspired by Louison’s artistic soul.
• 🌱 Unfiltered, minimal sulfites, pure expression.
• 🥂 Only 1,341 bottles – rare and authentic.
• 🏡 Genuine Grower Champagne, sustainable and handcrafted.

A glass of Louison Rivière Millésime 2022 is like tasting a painting: refined, fresh and full of soul. Santé! 🥂🎨✨