NV Jean Velut - Champagne Blanc de Blancs Lumiere Et Craie (750ml)
Price: $59.99
Montgueux is a lonely island, a raised bed of Turonian limestone that's isolated from traditional Champagne production centers, which was long a secret source of richer Chardonnay for the blends of large champagne houses like Piper Heidsieck. The formerly neglected, entire southern region of Champagne is reinvigorated by the trailblazing successes of Dominique Moreau, Emmanuel Lassaigne, and Cedric Bouchard. Add to that list Benoit Velut, son of Jean Velut, who must be counted among these successes, as the demand for his crowd-pleasing 'Lumiere et Craie' knows no bounds. And with good reason: the Lumiere et Craie punches way above its weight. This cuvee is from organically farmed vines on an outcropping of chalky soils- ideal terroir for growing Chardonnay. This is aged five years before release and uses an old solera system for blending– in short – this wine has loads of character and nuance. An absolute joy to drink!
- Producer: Jean Velut
- Country: France
- Region: Champagne
- Subregion: Aube
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Sku: 11417
- Size: 750ml
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