2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Pierluigi Zampaglione The finish is juicy and

The finish is juicy and hugely animating

The end result is arresting in its combination of complexity and light-footedness—a southern French wine of this succulent depth and herb-tinged complexity at only 12

100% Côt (aka Malbec)

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This wine is drinking beautifully right now

2017 Champagne Dhondt-Grellet 'Le Bateau' Cramant Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut Pierluigi Zampaglione The finish is juicy andLe 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