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40% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 30% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: This bottle at the winery had been open for a few days, which made the otherwise somewhat creamy cuvée spicier and more robust. It has minimal, pleasant tannins that provide some grip, generous notes of ripeness and toastiness, and is always fresh and vibrant.Moritz FEB24: The nose emits a warm spice accompanied by dark berry fruits and a hint of red apple. On the palate, the champagne shows its backbone. The acidity is powerful yet does not lose its elegance. A fine spice and tart red apple also dominate the taste, indicative of a perfectly managed use of wood. The endlessly long finish leaves beautiful mature flavors on the palate. A great companion to food.Nicola FEB24: Very aromatic, rich in extract, herbal, minimal sherry aftertaste, biodynamic touch, a slightly wilder release than in previous years.Moritz OKT22: Fresh, spicy and with a skilful use of wood, the bar is set extremely high with this ‘entry-level’ champagne.

100% Pinot NoirDosage 2g/lPinot Noir from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Aged in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Base 20: Even crisper and more red-fruited than Conviction, straight and fresh, juicy and powerful, could benefit from a little more ripeness (disgorged 8 months ago).Moritz FEB24: The nose is loud and rich with dark fruits. A potpourri of sour cherry, red apple, and plum jumps out at you. On the palate, everything appears a bit lighter and incredibly juicy. There is a tremendous flow of drinking, and the long finish makes you want more.Nicola FEB24: Wonderful red fruitiness, juicy, powerful, elegant, with a touch of dark plum.

100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lChardonnay from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: 5 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: Base 18: somewhat fresher, creamier, and softer than the Fondamenteaux, the aromas unfold beautifully, fan out, and then melt in the mouth into a wonderful moment of well-being. Subtle bitter notes in the finish add sophistication and further character.Nicola FEB24: A very strong release, vibrant, fresh, dynamic, lively, captivating, aromatic elegance.Moritz FEB24: An incredibly complex Chardonnay! The nose is voluminous yet delicate. Aromas of white chocolate & caramelized butter are underscored by a fresh, fine etherial quality. The palate is much fresher than the nose suggests. Mint and lemongrass are accompanied by almond blossom and a fine light spice. The round body fills the entire mouth, while the firm acidity provides the necessary backbone. The finish is endlessly long, leaving a taste of wet stones. A play of aromas that leaves nothing to be desired. The champagne benefits from being allowed to breathe a bit.Moritz OKT22: The Eternel Optimisme is by no means a lean, taut Blanc de Blanc. Even the nose promises body. Buttery aromas complemented by a light caraway spice, orange zest and a light green herbaceousness make the wine incredibly complex and interesting. The flavour profile continues on the palate and is rounded off by a very long finish.

100% MeunierDosage 3g/lMeunier from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Basis 21: Red-fruited, crisp character, almost more like a Pinot than Meunier, straight and powerful, doesn't go as spicy as Fondamenteaux and Optimism.Tilman APR24: Ripe nose characterised by dark spice, slightly smoky and earthy. Full of tension and length on the palate, juicy acidity. Ripe and yet fresh, powerful. The wood is noticeable on the finish with a slight mellowness and aromatic sweetness.Nicola FEB24: Strong, distinct character, unique herbal fruit combined with prominent but very well-integrated wood, lively and exciting.Moritz FEB24: Present are stone fruits, like vineyard peach, green garden herbs, and a fine woody spice note. On the palate, the champagne is very juicy and playful. Here too, we find stone fruit and a subtle wood spice.

75% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier (of which 7% red wine)Dosage 4g/litreChardonnay, Pinot Noir & Meunier from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: Generous, lavish fruit aromas that remain wonderfully light thanks to the Chardonnay influence; minimal funky aromas make it exciting.Nicola FEB24: Beautifully charming and, as always with this cuvée, a unique flavour, black plum, generous yet light-footed aromas.Moritz FEB24: A very nice blend of raspberry, plum and a hint of mint on the nose. On the palate, the mint is more pronounced and the fruit is more cherry-like with a slight malolactic fermentation. This creates a charming creaminess. However, the taut acidity cuts through the creamy, round body like a butter knife and gives the champagne more dimension and additional freshness.Nicola OKT22: Berry, earthy, beautiful tannins, rich, food companionMoritz OKT22: Chardonnay-heavy rosé from a single vintage and aged for at least 1 year in wood is a rarity. But the Libre comme l'air is exactly that. Spicy and playful with a light red fruit flavour and a taut acidity. A truly complex rosé that leaves you wanting more.

50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: 9 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Base 16: Roasted aromas, dark, powerful, earthy, nice minimal ripeness, very compact with body and presence.Moritz FEB24: appears a little spicy. We discover aromas of paprika, pepper, some stone fruit and damp forest soil. The mousse is very powerful. It is firm on the palate and shows very light ripe tones and a nice spiciness. On the finish, which, as with the other cuvées, just doesn't want to end, we find a nice, salty freshness.Nicola FEB24: Dark, earthy, full-bodied, still a little closed, salty.Tasting AUG22: Creamy with hints of butter croissant and very animatingly roasty. Initially a little rough and firm, air and time give it more and more drinkability and allow notes of Roiboosh tea, Palo Cortado, chocolate and nuts to shine through. Polarising but highly exciting!

50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 13 years5% reserve wine No fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola AUG25: Chocolatey, dark, earthy but not heavy at all, mulled wine, spices, has an almost Christmassy flavour but also tastes good in summer, baked apple, when it opens up, a hint of honey comes through.

100% ChardonnayDosage 1,5g/lChardonnay from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 24 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - 1999: beautiful, advanced maturity for those who like mature aromas, herbal honey, various pleasant smoky, tobacco notes, perfect for a philosophical evening by the fire.

50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 9 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurMoritz FEB24: appears a little spicy. We discover aromas of paprika, pepper, some stone fruit and damp forest soil. The mousse is very powerful. It is firm on the palate and shows very light ripe tones and a nice spiciness. On the finish, which, as with the other cuvées, just doesn't want to end, we find a nice, salty freshness.Nicola FEB24: Dark, earthy, full-bodied, still a little closed, salty.Tasting AUG22: Creamy with hints of butter croissant and very animatingly roasty. Initially a little rough and firm, air and time give it more and more drinkability and allow notes of Roiboosh tea, Palo Cortado, chocolate and nuts to shine through. Polarising but highly exciting!

Box contains 2 bottles of the 2019 vintage from Garennes (Grand Cru):Les Souffle des Garennes, vinified in oak barrelsAu Gré des Garennes, vinified in stone amphorae50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom the single vineyard Garennes in HautvillersBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsThe Les Garennes parcel was acquired 70 years ago by Florence and Antoine's grandfather. This double box with two bottles is now available for the 70th anniversary: the same grape material, but vinified differently, once in wood, once in amphora.Planted as a mixed set, no fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - 2019 - Oak Aging: Superbly complex and generous, yet fresh and spicy, well-balanced, great body, has so much to say with a wonderful nutty finish, extremely long.Nicola Oct25 - 2019 - Amphora: More mature nose than the oak-aged version, also extremely beautiful, advanced tobacco notes, lovely chocolate notes, not quite as long a finish and somewhat lighter in body, perhaps because the wood enhances the aromas more than the amphora.