Products tagged with Champagne

A finessed brut zero, with poise and great balance; chalky and floral. The village of Vertus has a friendly demeanor, so despite the lack of dosage, the wine is not austere. 3 years on the lees gives a characteristic roundness in texture and body.

The estate is located in the Cote Des Bars, in southern Champagne, so ripening is no issue. Limestone soils deliver razor-sharp acidity, however, leading to a nose of citrus zest and fine mineral. The palate follows suit, with melon and a bright intensity

Pinot Meunier is frequently overlooked in Champagne, but the grape is celebrated by Moussé, an organic grower family that has been making wine since 1750. The wine undergoes malo, imparting deep red fruits and a subtle salty backbone.

Tart red fruit, brioche, and a deep minerality. A small dosage freshens up the fruit while still reading as dry. While the vintage is not declared, the wine is pretty much all from the 2015 harvest, a warm vintage which afforded the grapes full ripening.