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With blue skies, gentle topography, and small villages, Champagne is the epitome of the French countryside and a region where branding is of utmost importance for wines. However, Benoit Lahaye belongs to a different group of artisan producers who are interested in adding value to the concept of terroir. Based in Bouzy, one of the most important grand cru villages for the Pinot Noir variety, he creates fantastic champagnes that capture the taste of the place they come from. And his Blanc de Noir champagne, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in Bouzy, perfectly represents the power and generosity of the variety: rich velvety texture, fantastic acidity, oxidative, oaky notes and salty -umami- minerality. Epic!
Blanc de Noir comes exclusively from grand cru-rated biodynamic vineyards, mainly on soils with a high percentage of chalk. The base wine is vinified and aged in oak barrels, gaining complexity. From there, after a second fermentation and a long period of ageing on the lees, Blanc de Noir develops the characteristic power, depth of flavour and structure that characterise Bouzy. Ripe dried apricot, citrus and notes of red fruit, with a beautiful buttery texture, nuts, toasted bread and spices. Complex, full of power and energy, a champagne of "cosmic" complexity from a star vigneron of Champagne.
An awesome balance of freshness and oxidative character, a hint of honey aromas and richness reminiscent of the equally wonderful sparkling wines from the Chenin Blanc variety. Indigene does not want or resemble champagne in any way. The slow second fermentation in the bottle, which can last for over six months, contributes to the complexity of the wine,...
