Benoît Déhu

Benoît Lahaye

Bouzy Blanc de Noirs

Here we have the Benoit Lahaye ‘Blanc de Noirs’ – a non-vintage white bubbly made with 100% Pinot Noir, representing a blend of two parcels in Bouzy (Vaux-Bétins & Raies Tortues), each contributing a unique personality to the cuvée.

Harking back to more traditional winemaking methods, it was barrel-fermented naturally & bottled without filtration.

It has a pale gold hue w/ expressive aromas & flavors of baked red apple, cider, raspberry, fruit cake, lemon curd, cherry blossom, toast, clove, cinnamon, pastry, almond paste, and nougat next to chiseled mineral & wet stone notes.

With an ‘extra brut’ dosage (5g of sugar/L), this wine is bone dry, with a fine-beaded, creamy mousse, that is nicely balanced by a racy acidity. It has a kinetic energy & persistent finish. It’s absolutely delicious.

Who ever said you can’t sip bubbles on a Monday night?

I believe every day is worth celebrating in one form or another. Plus, this counts as studying for our WSG Champagne Masters class. Also, it’s Eiffel Tower Day!!

Cheers.
— 2 days ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

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Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.2

Rich but great acidity. Makes this wine excellent. Long finish. Superb — 5 months ago

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Cuvée de "La Rue des Noyers" Champagne Pinot Meunier 2014

Disgorged in august 2017.
This is finally coming together. Apple pie nose, yeast, mouth nice long finish and gentle acidity.
— 6 months ago

Jan, Peter and 6 others liked this

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2012

Nice wine. Initially we thought it was a little old at 12yrs, but it finished nicely. Very clean. — 7 months ago

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Benoît Déhu

Initiation Brut Nature Champagne Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2018

Leesy and breezy. This goes down easy. — 8 months ago

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