VM92: The NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from Bisseuil (90%) and Ambonnay (10%) harvested mostly in 2019 with 20% of reserve wines. The nose is like tart, fresh strawberry crushed on a toasted slice of rye sourdough. The palate also has that lovely tart edge of red berry, enticing, appetizing, juicy and aromatic. The palate backs it with salty, textured sourdough autolysis, slight pepper and beautiful depth. The mousse is fine and lends elegance to the expressive fruit and full-flavored mid-palate. It is that sense of chalky, salty depth that underlines the very clean, lasting finish. Dosage is 5gr/L. Disgorged: January, 2023.

Owned by husband and wife winegrowers Xavier Gonet and Julie Médeville, this small grower crafts exquisite Champagnes from vines across 6 villages (3 Grand Cru and 3 Premier Cru) surrounding Epernay. Along with Krug, they are the only growers in Champagne that own vineyards in both Le Mesnil and Ambonnay. The estate’s Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir from the commune of Bisseuil, organically farmed and hand harvested. An expansive and lively Champagne with notes of black fruits, almonds, orange peel, and balsamic.