Vincent Laval (Georges Laval) Cumieres Preimier Cru Rouge Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France 2022 Domaine Bailly-Reverdy she produces this fine sparkling

she produces this fine sparkling Vouvray—bone-dry thanks to an extremely low dosage

Aged on the lees in an old limestone quarry for an extended period

it could legally be labeled Volnay

and gentle spices)

and vanilla saltwater taffy leading to a long finish of malt and subtle smoke

Vincent Laval (Georges Laval) Cumieres Preimier Cru Rouge Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France 2022 Domaine Bailly-Reverdy she produces this fine sparklingTechnically, Laval has made red at the winery before. But, it was thirteen years ago, from the 2009 vintage. A famously warm vintage that ripened the fruit to a place that pushed Pinot beyond the scope of just sparkling wine. Hes been waiting over a decade for another opportunity. 2022 was that year. Laval already has an upper hand with ripeness, as his third generation estate is in Cumieres. A village that doubles as a south facing amphitheater, the