2018 Suenen, Champagne, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Le Mont-Aigu Chouilly

The 2018 Suenen Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru "Le Mont-Aigu" showcases 100% Chardonnay from a singular parcel in Chouilly, a revered Grand Cru village in Champagne's Côte des Blancs. This specific lieu-dit, with its deep Cretaceous chalk soils and ideal eastern exposure, delivered Chardonnay of exceptional ripeness and acidity in the 2018 vintage, which proved particularly favorable for white grapes in this sub-region. Producer Aurélien Suenen practices meticulous organic viticulture, certified in 2019, emphasizing low yields and a minimalist approach to truly express the vineyard's essence. Through precise parcel vinification and extended lees aging, this Champagne achieves remarkable purity, concentration, and the signature saline tension characteristic of Chouilly's chalk. It stands as a profound testament to Suenen's craft and the distinctive terroir of Le Mont-Aigu.