2018 Suenen, Champagne, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, La Cocluette Oiry Extra Brut

The 2018 Suenen Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru La Cocluette Oiry Extra Brut is a captivating expression of 100% Chardonnay from Champagne's renowned Côte des Blancs. Sourced from Aurélien Suenen's oldest vines, planted in 1925 within the Grand Cru lieu-dit of La Cocluette in Oiry, its roots delve deep into dense Campanian chalk, imparting profound minerality and finesse. The exceptional 2018 vintage, marked by abundant sunshine and optimal ripening following a very wet winter, allowed for fruit of remarkable concentration and aromatic definition, beautifully balanced by the chalky terroir. Suenen's philosophy of organic farming and minimal intervention, including natural yeast fermentation and aging in wood and concrete, ensures a pure, precise, and authentic reflection of this rare, calcium-rich site. This Extra Brut offers a compelling synthesis of vintage ripeness and a chiseled, vibrant sense of place.