2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Vichingo Vibrant with cherry

Vibrant with cherry

settled briefly before racking to fermentation tank

Aged 15 months on lees in stainless steel

2013 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Clos de la Bousse d'Or Monopole

It's mysterious and exciting

2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Vichingo Vibrant with cherryLe Bateau is considered one of the best lieu dits of Cramant and Adrien's vines planted there are the oldest of the estate. The vineyard was planted in 1951 by Adrien's great grandfather. It is made entirely in oak with only with indigenous yeasts. It spends 8 months on lees in barrel. There is no filtration, fining, or cold stabilization. He leaves it to age in his cellar for 3 4 years and one additional year on cork after disgorgement. Dosage is