2018 Champagne Marguet, Bouzy, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru, Brut Nature

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2018 Champagne Marguet, Bouzy, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru, Brut NatureThe 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Minral is a powerful, intense Champagne that captures all of the natural power of these old vines in Avize and Cramant. Aptly named, the Minral is infused with tremendous mineral and soil inflections that give a real feeling of gravitas. Crushed rocks, slate, chalk and citrus accents are some of the many nuances that emerge with a bit of time in the glass. This release is fabulous. It is also a reticent

where all that hard work really pays off and gives just reward for the true vigneron

an evocation of C19th colonial life where trade and war (and indeed trade wars) were often carried out at sea

or pretty much anything else

warming spice and a whiff of citrus Eand at 46% ABV

silky-textured but generous red with fine tannins and a sleek

We both agreed we rather liked “resonant”

being aged for 7 years

at least in comparison to the usual style of Ribera del Duero

touch of bitter black chocolate on the finish

Tasted in June 2021

slight lack of freshness on the nose

He practices sustainable viticulture