Dhondt-Grellet Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV

A beautiful, terroir-driven Blanc de Blancs from Adrien Dhondt, one of the most exciting grower-producers in Champagne. Sourced entirely from old Chardonnay vines in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, this cuvée brings together two distinctive vineyard parcels: La Garenne and Les Longues Verges. The wine opens with expressive aromas of lemon zest, ripe pear, white flowers, toasted hazelnut and brioche. On the palate, it is wonderfully concentrated and textured, balancing ripe orchard fruit with vibrant acidity, chalky minerality and a long, saline finish. Fermented in Burgundy barrels and blended with approximately 30% perpetual reserve wines dating back to 1986, it offers remarkable depth and complexity. A serious, beautifully crafted Champagne that captures the richness of Cramant with the precision and energy of Dhondt-Grellet.

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