2019 Suenen, Champagne, Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Le Mont-Aigu

Aurélien Suenen leads this fourth-generation estate based in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, where he has shifted toward certified organic farming and low-intervention cellar practices since 2009. This wine is made from vines planted in 1978 on the south-facing slopes of the Le Mont-Aigu parcel in Chouilly, where the thin layer of silty clay sits directly atop chalk bedrock. In the glass, it reveals notes of lemon confit, crisp pear, and almond paste, presenting a full-bodied and textured mouthfeel supported by a firm, mineral-driven structure. The 2019 vintage provided a warm, healthy growing season that resulted in high fruit maturity and significant concentration. This bottle offers immediate appeal for those seeking depth and intensity, though its muscular build suggests it will continue to evolve gracefully in the cellar for years to come.