Caferlane 2020 – Grand Cru
101,90 €
A single-plot Oger Grand Cru Chardonnay whose style brings together ripe citrus, white peach and the chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs, with deeper texture and a very precise acid structure.
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The wine's story:
Caferlane is Girard-Bonnet’s single-plot cuvée, sourced from from the Grand Cru village of Oger in the Côte des Blancs. The aim of this wine is to show the terroir of a specific vineyard as purely as possible, without significant blending with other villages or plots.
Chardonnay from Oger often differs in style from that of the neighbouring villages. While Le Mesnil-sur-Oger gives a stricter and very chalky structure, Oger wines often have slightly more generous fruit and a broader texture, while still retaining the mineral clarity characteristic of the region.
Vintage 2020 was relatively warm and ripe in Champagne, giving the wine more fruit concentration, while the chalky soil of the Côte des Blancs keeps the acid structure clear and taut.
Winemaking:
The grapes come from from the single Oger Grand Cru plot Caferlane, where Chardonnay grows on deep chalk soil. The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve their quality and optimal ripeness.
Pressing is gentle and fermentation takes place in oak barrels, which adds texture and, through micro-oxygenation, greater depth to the wine.
After the primary fermentation, the wine matures for a long time on the lees, which gives the Champagne complexity and a finer mousse before re-corking.
Technical details
Grape: Chardonnay
Origin: Oger Grand Cru – Caferlane
Composition: 2020 vintage
Vinification: oak barrels
Dosage: 0 g/l (Brut Nature)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Recorked: 16 February 2026
Tasting notes:
On the nose come lemon peel, ripe pear and white peach, complemented by chalky minerality, white blossom and a light marine salinity. Ageing on the lees brings out nuances of brioche, roasted almond and hazelnut.
On the palate, the wine is more concentrated and deeper in texture than Girard-Bonnet’s village cuvées. Citrusy acidity keeps the wine straight and energetic, while the mid-palate develops a slightly creamy texture and riper fruit. The finish is long, mineral and slightly saline.
Food pairing:
Caferlane pairs well with dishes featuring more texture and intensity.
A good match, for example:
grilled or pan-seared scallops
sole or cod baked in butter
lobster or langoustine
more mature soft cheeses
The wine’s deeper texture and riper fruit also allow it to be paired with with richer fish dishes, where the sauce contains butter or cream.
Ageing potential:
Thanks to its structure and concentration, Caferlane is very good a Champagne with long ageing potential. The wine develops well in bottle 10–15 years, during which emerge ripe apples, toasted nuts and brioche tones, while the mineral character remains clearly perceptible.
Ratings & accolades:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 93/100
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Region | Champagne |
| Food pairing | Oysters and seafood, Soft cheeses, White fish |
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