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Champagne Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature NV
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, FranceBenoit Lahaye makes small lots of certified organic / biodynamic Champagne based on his 5 hectare estate, based in Bouzy, in the heart of Montagne de Reims. This Brut Nature is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay (vines averaging 35 years), fermented and aged in barrel, plus 40% reserve wines from the previous 2 vintages. The fruit is primarily drawn from Bouzy, with 20% of the fruit coming from GC Ambonnay nearby. This bottle was disgorged in April 2022 with 0 dosage. Rich and creamy, this fuller bodied Champagne is packed with lightly toasted meringue, golden and green apple, and crushed stones, shaped with lemon peel, and finishing with a rush of ginger spices on the end. Uncompromising.Tasted: 09 November 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:ON | $125.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay