2019 Suenen, Champagne, La Grande Vigne Pinot Meunier

Champagne Suenen, based in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, is led by Aurélien Suenen, who represents the fourth generation of his family to manage the domaine. This specific bottling originates from La Grande Vigne, a small 0.21-hectare parcel in Montigny-sur-Vesle planted with 50-year-old, ungrafted vines in deep, sandy Thanetian-era soils. The resulting wine is precise and structured, featuring distinct notes of dark mineral, toasted sourdough, and spice, all held together by a refined, persistent texture. The 2019 vintage provided a precise and complete growing season, contributing to the wine’s balanced character and concentrated fruit profile. This is an exceptional release for those seeking a singular, terroir-driven expression that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the architecture to evolve in the cellar.