Nuit Blanche Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Petit & Bajan have been one of those “growers” to watch for a few years now. A literal marriage of Chardonnay (Richard Petit) and Pinot Noir (Véronique Bajan) with some mentoring from the one and only Ansleme Selosse makes for a pretty compelling story. As it turns out, the wines are pretty darned good! Popped and poured. The “Nuit Blanche” is a BdB showcase of Petit’s family holdings in Avize with some fruits coming from Cramant and Oger as well. The wine pours a light straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, mix of lemon curd, white peach, limes, pear, almonds and brioche with chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with really good acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with distinctive chalky minerals. This was very nice and I look foreword to tracking their wines. Bottled on July 2, 2015. Disgorged November 2021.

Halloween bubbles.

Chardonnay, codice genetico inside

Purchased on the recommendation of North Berkeley Wine where I source Egly-Ouriet

Not overly dry with beautiful tiny bubbles and brimming with apple.

Downright delicious, although I wouldn’t pay the price.

Discovered at Wally's tasting last week. Really nice structure. A little oxidized with good acidity. 4g/L dosage. Great value for money

Lots of pear, cooked apple, lemon zest & mineral on the nose. Bright & frothy. Perfect to fill a hot tub with. Its #ChampagneSunday, y'all

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