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16¾/20
Champagne Domaine Hélène Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Vertus 2019
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceDescended from a long line of winegrowers in Cramant since 1891, Pierre Hugot has worked with highly respected domains in France including Comte Liger-Belair, Chavy-Chouet, Jean-Marc Roulot, and Vaccelli, before coming back home to the family estate and implementing sustainable, organic, and biodynamic viticulture. He now oversees the family's small holdings in the Côtes des Blancs. This comes entirely from old vines in 1er Cru Vertus, and is based on 2019. After a native ferment in stainless and older wood, plus 4 years on lees sur lattes, this was disgorged in July 2024 with 0 dosage. There's a kiss of subtle oxidation, most likely from time in wood, yielding a fino-esque touch to this powerful chardonnay. Fresh and baked green apple, lemon pith and peel, bitter almond streak through a structural frame, subtly scented with white blossoms, and shaped with wet chalk, the latter lingering on the finish. Built for food.Tasted: 21 June 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $109.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Chardonnay
