Champagne Miniere "Absolu" Blanc de Blancs Brut NV

"Absolu," a 100% Chardonnay cuvee, a bit of an anomaly in a region known for red grapes. This is a blend of 2020 and 2019 vintages, aged for 8 months in oak barrels before bottling. The wine is then aged for 3 years before disgorgement. While Chardonnay is usually planted on chalk in Champagne, the soils of Hermonville create a wine that is extremely expressive, showing exotic citrus and pineapple notes and hint of toasty oak, all held together by brilliant acidity. A "absolu"tely lovely wine. Think great white Burgundy, but with bubbles!