{"title":"Mesnil-sur-Oger Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesnil-sur-Oger, a Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs, is celebrated for producing some of Champagne’s most refined Blanc de Blancs. Planted exclusively with Chardonnay, these wines are prized for their finesse, elegance, and ability to age gracefully, offering a delicate balance of citrus, white flowers, and subtle brioche notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"champagne-billecart-salmon-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-cuv-e-louissomm2402-bcrt09chmplouis-750","title":"2009 Billecart-Salmon, Champagne Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs “Cuvée Louis Salmon”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe love Champagne, and so do you, our loyal readers. We’re constantly on the lookout for scrappy up-and-comers and surprising values, but sometimes you want to reach for the stars and pull out a bottle of wine that is fully draped in the prestige, tradition, and elegance of one of the most accomplished boutique houses in Champagne: Billecart-Salmon. And so, on this first Friday of March, we have a mesmerizing, show-stopping masterpiece of sparkling wine. The 2009 “Cuvée Louis Salmon” is the penultimate expression of Billecart’s long history of pursuing perfection in Champagne. A blend of mostly older-vine fruit from top parcels in three of the most lauded Grand Crus of the Côte de Blancs, this gloriously luxurious wine spent a full 12 years aging on the lees and another three post-disgorgement to put it into an impeccable window of pure enjoyment. It is the bottle to reach for when you absolutely need to impress, even if the one to impress is yourself. The production is tiny, and our allocation is miniscule, so act fast to grab a few of these precious bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBillecart-Salmon doesn’t have the global reach of Veuve-Clicquot or Möet-Chandon, brands that are ubiquitous to every liquor store shelf everywhere. Nor does it have the movie star, mega yacht appeal of Dom Pérignon or Roederer’s Cristal, but that’s fine by them. This historic Champagne house has always been more concerned with quality and tradition than with hype and celebrity endorsements. Of course they do have their famous fans who like to be “in the know” (looking at you, Bono) but for the most part this house specializes in exquisitely balanced, ethereal wines that emphasize finesse and complexity over flashy opulence. In other words, they make wines for true connoisseurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe location of their winery and cellars says it all: While most of the top houses in Champagne are located in the commercial heart of Reims, and the rest like to be near the main drag of Épernay, Billecart is located in Äy, surrounded by vineyards instead of tourists. Their selection of wines includes a classic NV Brut, a.k.a. the “black label,” and their iconic Brut Rosé, whose color mirrors the family name almost perfectly. But their most limited, most exceptional cuvées are named for the founding family members: Nicolas François, Élisabeth Salmon, and Louis Salmon. They are all unique and fantastic, but for our money, the one that is most constantly jaw-dropping in its elegance is the Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs “Cuvée Louis Salmon.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSourced from what are generally considered the best Grand Crus for Chardonnay in Champagne—Cramant, Chouilly, and Mesnil-sur-Oger—this towering display of winemaking excellence is able to perfectly walk the line between a creamy, luxurious texture and a super fine, chiseled, mineral-laden finish. The 2009 vintage is an especially seductive effort, with the generally warm and sunny vintage providing extra depth and charm. After 12 years(!) of aging in the bottle on the fine lees, and an additional three years of age post disgorgement, this bottle of pure bliss is ready to rock as soon as you pop the cork (gently, please). Serve cool, not cold, in either an all-purpose stem or a Burgundy glass, if you want to emphasize the aromatics and vinous nature, and you’ll immediately notice a persistent, impeccable perlage. Aromas of preserved lemon, yellow apple, marzipan, brioche, cardamom, white pepper, and citrus blossoms all lead to a wonderfully precise, almost impossibly elegant mouth feel. It’s an experience that will not soon be forgotten, and fair warning that it may be tough to go back to the “usual” bubbles, but hey, a little taste of Champagne heaven is worth it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41978753417270,"sku":"SOMM2402-BCRT09CHMPLOUIS-750","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2009Billecart-Salmon_ChampagneBrutGrandCruBlancdeBlancsCuveeLouis_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1708010862"},{"product_id":"somm2405-jlv12msnl-750","title":"2012 J.L. Vergnon, Champagne Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru \"MSNL\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust when we think that the glorious 2012 vintage in Champagne is gone for good, we discover a tiny treasure trove of what is easily the most pedigreed bottle of sparkling nirvana we’ve offered all year. J.L. Vergnon’s “MSNL” doesn’t really need superlatives, though, just cold hard facts: 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from the best Cru in the Còtes de Blancs, Mesnil-sur-Oger; 72 months of aging on the lees; the aforementioned brilliance of 2012; and on top of all that it isn’t just “Mesnil” but it is primarily sourced from the most famed parcel in said Grand Cru, “Chétillons.” Just that name alone has connoisseurs of Blanc de Blancs swooning, and then you learn that grower-producer extraordinaire Clément Vergnon is the talent behind the label. Champagne expert Peter Liem says of Vergnon, “This is one of the top estates in the Côte de Blancs today.” Got it? Now don’t delay, we only have a few cases!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen thinking about the tangle of geography, geology, and land ownership history that makes up the French Appellation system of wine classification it’s helpful to envision a series of circles within circles (of course these borders are much messier than spheres). The big circle is Champagne; the next circle is the Côte de Blancs, where chalky limestone provides the perfect soil for exquisite Chardonnay; the third circle is the Grand Cru village of Mesnil-sur-Oger, widely considered the most exceptional terroir in the region; and the fourth, now very small, circle is the parcel of vines known as “Les Chétillons.” So, in a nutshell, Vergnon’s special cuvée “MSNL” is sourced from the best micro-parcel of vines, in the best Grand Cru vineyard, in the best sub-region for blanc de blancs, in the undisputed holy land of sparkling wine: Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClément Vergnon doesn’t just know this, he feels it in his bones. As the fifth-generation winemaker at his family’s boutique estate in Mesnil, he has grown up in the vines and the cellar, and that generational knowledge of his terroir is an unquantifiable asset. The estate was founded in 1950, and over several decades the family slowly acquired small, choice plots in and around Mesnil, including in the famed heart of “Les Chétillons.” In the 1980s Clément’s grandfather Jean-Louis began bottling Champagne under his own label, instead of selling all the fruit to negociants, and thus the grower-producer J.L. Vergnon was officially born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Clément and his father, Didier, produce a wide range of cuvées that focus on the prime terroirs of Mesnil and the Côte des Blancs. Of those, “MSNL” is one of the most limited and special. It is made in only exceptional vintages (2012 is a blockbuster) and the fruit is sourced primarily from the eponymous “Les Chétillons,” with about 30% coming from “Mussettes,” the parcel just below Chétillons. Clément wants the pure, chalky terroir of the vines to shine and so he ferments and ages this wine entirely in steel tanks, but in order to tame the explosive energy of said terroir he then allows the wine to age for at least seven years in the bottle, on the lees, before disgorgement. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of three grams is added, and after a few more years of cellar aging the “MSNL” is finally ready to go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is extraordinarily complex and elegant Champagne, and as such it needs to be served at around 50 degrees (not right out of the fridge!) in your best all-purpose or even Burgundy stems. The reward is an exquisitely luxurious texture, and a super fine mousse that is both persistent and delicate. Aromas of lemon curd, white flowers, citrus blossom, raw honey, toasted almonds, and puff pastry foreshadow a palate of crisp orchard fruit, citrus peel, melted butter, oyster shells, and a long, saline and mineral finish. A simple plate of raw shellfish, cold lobster or crab, and perhaps some caviar too, will make for a truly regal gastronomic experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo ahead, you deserve this Champagne!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42278675513398,"sku":"SOMM2405-JLV12MSNL-750","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012J.L.Vergnon_ChampagneExtra-BrutBlancdeBlancsGrandCruMSNL_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1714061375"},{"product_id":"somm2407-ar12auteur-750","title":"2012 André Robert, Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs \"Collection d'Auteur\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFolks, we are squarely in a golden age of Champagne. Quality is sky high, and the range of styles and prices available has never been better. But if richly textured, luxuriously framed, minerality-for-miles Blanc de Blancs is your sweet spot (and it surely is mine!) then I don’t think you can top today’s discovery. André Robert are Mesnil specialists, and this Grand Cru is widely considered the best for soaring Chardonnay based Champagne, which is why we’ve offered their wines many times. Yet somehow we’ve never managed to get our hands on their top wine, “Collection d’Auteur,” until today. From a single, glorious vintage, and their best parcels of tiny production vines, this is truly one of the most perfect renditions of Blanc de Blancs on the market today. And the cherry on top is that it costs much less than other tête de cuvée bottlings from famous houses. The 2012 vintage is spectacular and will last for years–grab as much as you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven our years-long obsession, you may be surprised to learn that Le Mesnil-sur-Oger was only elevated to Grand Cru status in 1985. Although, by that time, it was a simple formality because most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evignerons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were already in agreement that this was one of the finest terroirs in all of Champagne. As Champagne geeks know, this village is effectively 100% devoted to Chardonnay, all of it Grand Cru. The village’s east-facing slopes, sheltered by thick woodland on the hills above, are perfect for ripening Chardonnay that maintains racy acidity and beautiful, high-toned aromatics. Champagne geeks will also know that one of the most famous vineyards here is “Les Chétillons'' and that is one of the four parcels that is used to produce the “Collection d’Auteur.” The other main plots are: “Les Vaucherots,” “Les Coullemet du Midi,” and “Les Finciarts,” all of which have extremely low yields. This means that the Robert team can harvest quite late without losing any acidity–a key factor in their ability to coax maximum ripeness and structure out of their top wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo how did Champagne André Robert gain access to these distinguished sites? The family has been farming, living, and growing grapes here for five generations. Although the crafting and distribution of their own label didn’t occur until 1962, it didn’t take them long to find a groove: they were already equipped with the finest real estate, elite viticultural know-how, and a hand-carved chalk cellar in the village of Mesnil. But it is fifth generation proprietors, Claire Robert and her husband Jean-Baptiste Denizart, who have taken all that exquisite raw material and rocketed this estate into the top tier of Chardonnay focused growers in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaire and Jean-Baptiste are proponents of using neutral barrels to age their wines prior to bottling and secondary fermentation: it helps to tame the very high natural acidity and add more texture to the finished Champagne. Usually they use a mix of barriques and steel tanks, but for the “Collection d’Auteur” it is 100% used 228L French oak barrels. After six months of oak aging, this Mesnil masterpiece is then ready to undergo the slow bottle fermentation–aging an astounding eight more years on the fine lees before disgorgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe power, elegance, and vinous nature of this soaring 2012 are best served in a Burgundy bowl at a cool 50 degrees, where the pale, shimmering platinum-gold hue and perfect perlage will wow even the most jaded Champagne enthusiast. And then get ready for Grand Cru Mesnil perfection on the nose: ripe apricots, creamy apples, citrus blossoms, lemon curd, brioche, toasted hazelnuts, grilled pineapple, and crushed rock. The palate is ripe, expansive, and mineral, with a bevy of opulent orchard and stone fruits inside a filigreed shell constructed of citrus peel, sea salt, and chalk. The structure of the 2012 vintage is such that this wine will not only age well, it will improve for many years to come. You need some for now, and some for later, so don’t wait because we don’t have many bottles to spare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42791694991414,"sku":"SOMM2407-AR12AUTEUR-750","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012AndreRobert_ChampagneExtra-BrutGrandCruBlancdeBlancsCollectiond_Auteur_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1719328786"},{"product_id":"2016-champagne-guy-charlemagne-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-les-coulmets-extra-brut-le-mesnilsomm2511-chc16bdb-750","title":"2016 Champagne Guy Charlemagne, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs \"Les Coulmets\" Extra Brut, Le Mesnil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Charlemagne family has been a fixture in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger since 1892, quietly cultivating some of the most profound Chardonnay in all of Champagne. While the big houses have turned Le Mesnil into a global brand, the Charlemagnes have remained fiercely independent, bottling their own estate-grown fruit for five generations. Current proprietor Philippe Charlemagne is the steward of this legacy, farming 15 hectares of pristine, chalk-laden vineyards. His philosophy is simple: let the terroir speak. This means meticulous vineyard work, minimal intervention in the cellar, and a deep respect for the family traditions that have made them one of the most respected grower-producers in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Les Coulmets\" vineyard is the family's secret weapon. A single parcel of old vines located on a gentle slope just south of the village, it sits directly next to the world-famous \"Les Chetillons\" vineyard. Les Coulmets shares the same intensely pure chalk soils and delivers a Champagne with the same power, elegance, and mineral-driven intensity as its more famous neighbor, but without the astronomical price tag. This is the essence of insider Champagne: a wine from a Grand Cru site that the big houses would love to own, but that has remained in the same family's hands for over a century. Philippe bottles it as a single-vineyard expression, a rare practice that showcases the unique voice of this exceptional site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFor the 2016 \"Les Coulmets,\" Philippe's winemaking was precise and transparent. After a hand-harvest, the grapes were fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pristine fruit and intense minerality. The wine then spent more than six years aging on its lees in the family's deep, cold chalk cellars, developing layers of complexity and a fine, creamy texture. To honor the purity of the fruit and the 2016 vintage—a year known for its balance and freshness—he finished it as an Extra Brut, with a minimal dosage of just 5 grams per liter. The result is a profound, multi-layered Champagne that captures the soul of Le Mesnil: crushed chalk, oyster shell, and candied citrus, all wrapped in a vibrant, energetic frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-[1em] mb-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] text-[1.25em]\" data-anchor=\"whyyou'llloveit\" data-slug=\"whyyou'llloveit4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eInsider's Terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eYou're getting Grand Cru Champagne from a single vineyard that sits next to one of Le Mesnil's most famous sites, but at a fraction of the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eGenerational Expertise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThis is the work of a fifth-generation winemaker who has dedicated his life to perfecting Chardonnay from his family's historic vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"select-none flex flex-row justify-center items-center h-[30px] w-[24px] me-[2px] whitespace-nowrap flex-shrink-0 li-decorator\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-sans font-normal text-[24px]\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ePurity and Complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Extra Brut style and long lees aging deliver a Champagne that is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebreathtakingly pure with intense minerality and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"flex flex-row ps-[2px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"flex-1 py-[3px] font-normal text-[16px] text-[var(--text-primary)]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-[1em] mb-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] 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Their home base—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Mesnil‑sur‑Oger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the beating heart of Grand Cru Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—provides the chalk, tension, and mineral electricity that define the world’s greatest Blanc de Blancs. The Moncuits have tended these vines since the late 19th century, and unlike many growers who replant every 25 years, they’ve kept their old vines in the ground for decades, resulting in a depth and vinous intensity rarely found even among top grower estates. This is the kind of raw material that allows them to stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the icons of the village—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalon, Krug’s Clos du Mesnil—without the stratospheric pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a vintage that began with chaos and ended in triumph, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enow widely regarded as one of Champagne’s greatest modern years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Moncuit’s Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs captures that duality of power and precision beautifully. After fermentation in stainless steel, a year of aging, three years en tirage, and a remarkable ten additional years in bottle, the wine explodes from the glass with golden orchard fruit, roasted nuts, brioche, acacia, and that unmistakable Mesnil chalk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rich, creamy, and deeply mineral, a decade of patience delivering a wine that is both wide open today and built for the long haul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor celebrations, for gifting, for cellaring—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is the magnum you want on hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Opportunities like this simply don’t come around anymore, especially at this price. Take advantage of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexclusive 3‑magnum offer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while it lasts; once these 36 bottles are gone, they’re gone for good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté, et joyeuses fêtes à tous!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sourced from 20 parcels in Mesnil-sur-Oger, the 2012 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a fine choice for readers who enjoy Champagnes with a bit of bottle age. Still quite fresh and vibrant, the 2012 gives off tons of energy. If anything, I find it a bit reserved for the year. That won't be an issue for readers who appreciate restraint over power. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil, mint and white pepper linger. 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No theatrics, no excess—just pure chalk, old Grand Cru Chardonnay vines, and a track record of producing some of the most electric Blanc de Blancs on earth. Tucked among the household names of the Côte des Blancs is \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eDomaine Michel Turgy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family that has been farming these soils since \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e1881\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a grower that serious Champagne drinkers have been tracking for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eJean-Michel Turgy’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e2016 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Millésime\u003c\/strong\u003e is Mesnil in high definition. This is not a “house style” Champagne—it’s a wine of place . Old vines (30–60 years) rooted in pure chalk, hand-harvested, pressed in an ancient upright wooden press, fermented on native yeasts, and then aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"809\"\u003efive full years on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. No dosage. No cosmetic sugar. Nothing to blur the picture. What you taste is chalk, light, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eThe 2016 vintage brings an extra layer of precision and depth. Aromatically, it’s all white flowers and citrus oils—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003egardenia, lemon zest, faint toast\u003c\/strong\u003e—then the palate tightens into classic Mesnil tension: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eyellow stone fruit, sea salt, white pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a long, saline finish that snaps into focus rather than fades. It’s refined, yes—but also quietly powerful, with that slow-building resonance that only top Grand Cru Chardonnay delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWhat sets Turgy apart is restraint. Where larger houses often smooth out Mesnil’s edges, Turgy lets the terroir speak plainly. The result is Champagne that feels alive—mineral-driven, sensual without excess, and deeply satisfying at the table. 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