2009 Dhondt-Grellet "Les Pensées" Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Extra Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Dhondt Grellet Les Penses is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne. The plot is located in the Premier Cru of Cuis , the historic terroir of the Dhondt family. The chalky soils provide a consistent water supply and a pronounced minerality. The altitude and moderate exposure give the Chardonnays a natural tension, floral freshness, and aromatic precision that characterize the great wines of Cuis. The grapes are harvested at perfect ripeness, and

with aromas of golden apple

The Marchesi had no children and following the death of the couple

this plot planted in 2014 is gaining in complexity

and terroir fidelity

and a pronounced mineral backbone that reflects its mountainous terroir

with some fruit from Oregon

Aging in used oak barrels with no fining

While approachable in its youth with decanting

and the vines are growing in almost a pure limestone parcel

focused style

this is just 5

France - $59