The stars have aligned for one of the most thrilling Champagne opportunities of the season: a back‑vintage, Grand Cru, old‑vine Blanc de Blancs from the legendary 2012 vintage—in magnum. Standard bottles of anything comparable from Mesnil are nearly impossible to find today, and if you do, you’re looking at triple‑digit pricing without hesitation. But here’s the magic: we’ve secured the last 36 magnums in the country, perfectly stored and ready for holiday revelry or a few more years of patient cellaring. Even better, we’re offering an exclusive 3‑magnum pack with additional savings and complimentary ground shipping, making this one of the most compelling Champagne buys we’ve offered all year.
Regular SommSelect readers know the Moncuit family well; they’ve long been one of our most trusted sources for crystalline, terroir‑driven Côte des Blancs Chardonnay. Their home base—Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, the beating heart of Grand Cru Chardonnay—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—Salon, Krug’s Clos du Mesnil—without the stratospheric pricing.
And then there’s 2012: a vintage that began with chaos and ended in triumph, now widely regarded as one of Champagne’s greatest modern years. 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. The 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.
For celebrations, for gifting, for cellaring—this is the magnum you want on hand. Opportunities like this simply don’t come around anymore, especially at this price. Take advantage of the exclusive 3‑magnum offer while it lasts; once these 36 bottles are gone, they’re gone for good.
Santé, et joyeuses fêtes à tous!
Press Accolades:
93 Points, Vinous Media:
“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. This is one of the more taut 2012s I have come across.” - Antonio Galloni
