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Guided early on by his friend Pascal Agrapart, he has developed a philosophy rooted in organic farming, nuanced biodynamic practices, and an uncompromising pursuit of terroir expression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the cellar, elevage is equally refined: a balance of oak barrels, enameled steel, and concrete eggs, with fermentations tailored by parcel and vintage. The results are Champagnes of purity, tension, and extraordinary finesse—bottles that speak to connoisseurs and collectors alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToday, Suenen stands among the Cote des Blancs’ most coveted growers. For those seeking Champagne of rare elegance and precision, his wines are essential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA single Cru bottlings from Oiry located next to Cramant, originally the fruit from this site was blended along with the fruit that goes into Aurélien’s C+C bottling to produce a straight Blanc de Blancs. The single cru bottlings reflect Aurélien’s terroir driven focus of highlighting the uniqueness between all his plots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45149366321338,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6984.jpg?v=1757689355"},{"product_id":"suenen-c-c-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2022","title":"Suenen 'C+C' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\"C+C\" Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay from one of Champagne's rising stars. Crafted by winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eAurélien Suenen\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cuvée blends fruit from the legendary Grand Cru villages of \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"323\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCramant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eChouilly\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining Cramant's laser-like minerality with Chouilly's generous texture and elegance. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on the lees before a restrained Extra Brut dosage, the 2022 vintage opens with aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple, white peach, citrus blossom, toasted brioche, and crushed chalk. The palate is vibrant and beautifully focused, balancing creamy texture with electric acidity and a long, saline, mineral-driven finish. Precise, energetic, and built for both immediate enjoyment and further aging, \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eC+C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark grower Champagne that perfectly captures the finesse of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164342669498,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_09712.jpg?v=1784147223"},{"product_id":"suenen-c-c-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2022-1-5l","title":"Suenen 'C+C' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2022 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\"C+C\" Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay from one of Champagne's rising stars. Crafted by winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eAurélien Suenen\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cuvée blends fruit from the legendary Grand Cru villages of \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"323\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCramant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eChouilly\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining Cramant's laser-like minerality with Chouilly's generous texture and elegance. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on the lees before a restrained Extra Brut dosage, the 2022 vintage opens with aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple, white peach, citrus blossom, toasted brioche, and crushed chalk. The palate is vibrant and beautifully focused, balancing creamy texture with electric acidity and a long, saline, mineral-driven finish. Precise, energetic, and built for both immediate enjoyment and further aging, \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eC+C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark grower Champagne that perfectly captures the finesse of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164344766650,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_0972.jpg?v=1784147282"},{"product_id":"suenen-le-mont-aigu-chouilly-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2019","title":"Suenen 'Le Mont-Aigu' Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\"Le Mont-Aigu\" Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating single-vineyard Champagne that showcases the precision and elegance of one of the Côte des Blancs' most respected grower-producers. Sourced exclusively from the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eLe Mont-Aigu\u003c\/strong\u003e lieu-dit in \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"374\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChouilly Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aurélien Suenen crafts this wine with native yeast fermentation, extended lees aging, and a restrained Extra Brut dosage to highlight the purity of the site. The outstanding 2019 vintage reveals layered aromas of lemon curd, green apple, white peach, acacia blossom, toasted hazelnut, brioche, and crushed chalk. The palate is beautifully textured yet impeccably focused, combining vibrant acidity with creamy depth and an intensely saline, mineral-driven finish. Elegant, complex, and exceptionally age-worthy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eLe Mont-Aigu 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark Blanc de Blancs that beautifully expresses the finesse and chalk-rich terroir of Chouilly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvested in mid-September at comparatively low yields, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Chouilly Le Mont-Aigu, disgorged in June 2025 with a dosage of four grams per liter, remains—as ever—the richest and most dramatic wine in the range. It bursts from the glass with a deep bouquet of lemon confit, crisp pear, peach and almond paste, mingled with notes of freshly baked bread. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, ample and textural, built around a muscular core of ripe, mature fruit, supported by succulent yet vibrant acidity and concluding in a long, enveloping finish. As always, it is more powerful than La Cocluette and Les Robarts. Readers will recall that this cuvée is sourced from a south-facing parcel planted in 1978, delivering concentrated fruit of high maturity but low yields, shaped in part by the presence of grapevine fanleaf virus.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 96+\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164349681850,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_0974.jpg?v=1784147363"},{"product_id":"suenen-la-cocluette-oiry-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2019","title":"Suenen 'La Cocluette' Oiry Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\"La Cocluette\" Oiry Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling single-vineyard Champagne that highlights the purity and finesse of \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eOiry Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Côte des Blancs' hidden gems. Produced by Aurélien Suenen from a prized parcel of old-vine Chardonnay, this terroir-driven cuvée is fermented with native yeasts and aged extensively on the lees before a delicate Extra Brut dosage, allowing the vineyard's character to shine. The exceptional 2019 vintage reveals elegant aromas of Meyer lemon, crisp pear, white peach, citrus blossom, toasted almond, fresh brioche, and crushed chalk. The palate is finely etched and beautifully balanced, combining vibrant acidity, silky texture, and a pronounced saline minerality that carries through to a long, precise finish. Sophisticated and age-worthy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"906\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLa Cocluette\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay and one of the standout single-parcel Champagnes from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eContinuing its strong run, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Oiry La Cocluette, disgorged in June 2025 with a dosage of three grams per liter, blossoms in the glass with aromas of orange oil, pear and peach, mingled with notes of iris and a faint hint of Sichuan pepper. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, ample and textural, built around racy acidity and chalky structuring extract, concluding with a precise, intensely saline finish. As always, the most tightly wound of Suenen’s lieux-dits Blanc de Blancs, it marries the flamboyance of the vintage with tension and possesses the structure to age for 15 to 20 years post-harvest. It bears recalling that this cuvée is sourced from a site planted in 1925 and exposed predominantly to the north, with the remaining 30% facing south. Here, Suenen has raised the trellising and rolls the canopies without trimming the apex for shade and better ripening. Vinified in concrete and Stockinger foudre, it was harvested on September 19, attaining just over 13% final alcohol.\" Wine Advocate 96+\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164354433210,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_0975.jpg?v=1784147426"},{"product_id":"suenen-la-grande-vigne-pinot-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-france-2019","title":"Suenen 'La Grande Vigne' Pinot Meunier Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\"La Grande Vigne\" Pinot Meunier Extra Brut 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and distinctive single-vineyard Champagne that showcases Aurélien Suenen's meticulous, terroir-focused approach beyond the Côte des Blancs' famed Chardonnay. Sourced from the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eLa Grande Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel and crafted exclusively from \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"385\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited-production cuvée is fermented with native yeasts, aged extensively on the lees, and finished with a restrained Extra Brut dosage to preserve its purity and sense of place. The outstanding 2019 vintage offers expressive aromas of ripe orchard fruit, yellow plum, baked apple, citrus zest, white flowers, toasted brioche, and subtle spice, underscored by delicate chalky minerality. The palate is rich yet beautifully focused, balancing generous texture with vibrant acidity and a long, savory, mineral-driven finish. Complex, energetic, and exceptionally uncommon, \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eLa Grande Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling expression of Pinot Meunier that will delight Champagne enthusiasts seeking something truly distinctive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe old-vine 2019 Pinot Meunier Montigny-sur-Vesle La Grande Vigne, disgorged in June 2025 with a dosage of 2.4 grams per liter, stands among the more light-footed wines in Suenen’s 2019 lieux-dits lineup. Harvested on the relatively early side—on September 14—it reflects a deliberate choice to preserve sound fruit, given the variety’s inherently soft skins. The wine emerges from the glass with notes of white currant, quince and yellow apple mingled with dried flowers, leading into a medium-bodied, taut and racy palate with a saline profile and mouthwatering acidity that carries through to a persistent finish. Readers will recall that this cuvée derives from ungrafted vines planted in 1969 on deep sandy soils, where the roots never penetrate the underlying chalk bedrock.\" Wine \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 94\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164357808314,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_0976.jpg?v=1784147510"},{"product_id":"suenen-les-robarts-grand-cru-cramant-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france-2019","title":"Suenen 'Les Robarts' Grand Cru Cramant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\"Les Robarts\" Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the estate's flagship single-vineyard Champagnes, showcasing the extraordinary precision and mineral intensity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eCramant Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Côte des Blancs. Sourced from the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"347\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLes Robarts\u003c\/strong\u003e lieu-dit, Aurélien Suenen farms the vineyard meticulously and vinifies the wine with native yeasts, extended lees aging, and a restrained Extra Brut dosage to allow the terroir to take center stage. The exceptional 2019 vintage unfolds with aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple, white peach, citrus blossom, toasted hazelnut, fresh brioche, and crushed chalk. The palate is laser-focused yet beautifully textured, driven by vibrant acidity, exceptional chalky minerality, and a long, saline finish of remarkable purity and finesse. Elegant, complex, and built for long-term cellaring, \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eLes Robarts 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark Blanc de Blancs that captures the unmistakable character of one of Champagne's finest Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 2019 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cramant Les Robarts is brilliant. Disgorged in June 2025 with a dosage of three grams per liter, it encapsulates the impact of thoughtful farming allied to a picture-perfect growing season, emerging from the glass with aromas of lemon confit, dried flowers and fresh hazelnut, mingled with toasted bread and a deft application of oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and muscular, with an ample and layered core built around ripe yet racy acidity and vast reserves of structuring dry extract. Despite its concentration, it has preserved its identity beautifully and promises a long evolution, aging on its substance and revealing different facets at successive stages without deterioration, as this cuvée has well demonstrated over time. Reviewing the 2018, I wrote that I could not wait to see what Suenen would do with the 2019, and it has indeed met my high expectations. Readers will recall that this cuvée derives from a site where part of the vineyard faces north, overlooking the village of Cramant, while the remainder faces south toward Avize. 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