Dhondt-GrelletLesNogersCuisBlancdeBlancsExtraBrutRecentlyDisgorged2012

Founded in 1986. Dhondt Grellet’s focus on biodynamic farming has translated into vivid champagnes from great parcels across the Côte des Blancs. The domaine is 6ha of Grand Cru and 1er Cru vines, with an average age of 40 years. A family run business, their son Adrien is now at the helm, together with his sister Alice. Inspired by the great white winemakers of Burgundy, Adrien is taking his family’s wines to another level, focusing on chardonnay and terroir. The quality of Adrien’s cuvées was recognized when he was voted Winemaker of the Year 2017 in the Trophées Champenois.rr55 year old vines from a lieu-dit in Cuis premier cru characterised by chalky soils with pockets of sandrrWeather: The 2012 weather has been hallmarked by many as very challenging but has created some stunning Champagne. Relatively low yields due to various weather conditions throughout the year. The winter months brought some frosts and hail which damaged the early stages of bud burst. August and September were very warm and this helped rescue and give the grapes a stunning maturity. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: 100% Premier Cru| CuisrGrape Varieties: 100% ChardonnayrBottling Date: May 2013rDisgorged: April 2023rLees ageing: 10 yearsrDosage: 1.5 g/LrDrink: Now to 2033rrTasting Note: Scents of preserved lemon, walnut oil, dried white flowers, iodine and toasted bread. Full-bodied, vinous and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, superb concentration and bright girdling acids. â€?Tasted by William KelleyrrThe full Library trio can be found here.