'Tradition' Extra Brut Champagne (375ml)

Organic & Biodynamic | 375ml

The family's entry-level stunner features a Meunier-dominant blend that spotlights the drive and poise of the estate’s leading lady, the underappreciated Pinot Meunier variety. This bottling is the platonic ideal of growers’ champagne, seamlessly weaving the high-toned mineral streak of Vrigny with the delicate and more savory leaning aromas of this red-dominant cépage, drawn from a total of 30 parcels in Vrigny, the northernmost premier cru in Champagne (Estate vineyards, vines over 30 years old, biodynamic certified). The first fermentation (with indigenous yeast) is followed by roughly 10 months in French oak foudres on the fine lees before being blended for secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine rests in bottle a remarkable 3-4 years or more on the lees before being disgorged, and this is their *entry* level wine! A dry wine, being Extra Brut (2 g/L dosage), yet so rich and robust. Only 37ppm SO2. "Pale golden yellow with a persistent effervescence, this creamy Champagne offers a great depth of rich, ripe apples, apricots, and a tangy orange zest notes."

 - Vino Al Vino

• Grapes: 50% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
• Region: France / Champagne
• ABV: 12.5%