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Winery presentation by Gault&Millau
Franck Debut is based in the town of Hermonville, 10 km northwest of Reims, in the historic Saint-Thierry region. As a grower-member of a cooperative, he cultivates just over 8 ha, three-quarters of which are planted on hillsides. The plots benefit from a south-facing exposure to ensure optimal ripeness. The estate has chosen to plant 60% of its vineyards with Meunier, 25% with Pinot Noir, and 15% with Chardonnay. The oldest vines are forty years old, with some being uprooted every two or three years to renew the vineyard.