Champagne, FranceChampagne Huré Fréres began just over 50 years ago, and remains very much a family business. Today Raoul Huré and his two sons, Francois and Pierre oversee their the estate from their Ludes' home base. This has a chardonnay focus, along with the generosity of Montagne de Reims', plus François Huré's thoughtful farming and light touch. From plots planted in 1982 and 1989 at Les Paquies (Rilly-La-Montagne) and Les Sentiers (Ludes) on calcareous clays, this was vinified half in oak and is entirely from the 2017 vintage. This spent four years on lees before disgorgement with 3.5 g/L. A deeply chalky base is flooded with lemon and green apple, with a creamy expansiveness thanks to the oak and ample time on lees. Amply saline on the finish; this is calling out for food.Tasted: 09 January 2023Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceThis has chardonnay's laser focus, along with Montagne de Reims' generosity, and François Huré's thoughtful farming and light touch. From plots planted in 1982 and 1989 at Les Paquies (Rilly-La-Montagne) and Les Sentiers (Ludes), on calcareous clays, this was vinified half in oak, and is entirely from the 2015 vintage. This spent 4 years on lees prior to disgorgement with 3.5 g/L. Lemon meringue, green apple flood a chalky base, with a fine grip around the sides and an easy, effortless elegance. Impressive now, and will continue to hold.Tasted: 26 January 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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