Mathilde Savoye 2023 Blanc de Meunier Extra-Brut Champagne

$74.99 bottle / $419.94($69.99) six-pack

Cool new Grower Champagne alert: Mathilde Savoye’s Blanc de Meunier is a masterclass in tension and terroir from the inimitable Pinot Meunier variety - the source of many of the most sought after Champagnes these days.  What makes this wine stand out is its electric energy. By blocking malolactic fermentation, Savoye preserves a crystalline acidity that pierces through the grape’s natural richness. The result is a paradox: you get the hallmark Meunier flavors of succulent red cherry, apricot, spices and floral aromatics, but they are framed by a saline minerality and a bone-dry finish riding on a plush texture. Mathilde Savoye is part of the new guard of Champagne. Savoye is a true "grower," working small plots of old vines (some dating back to 1964) with sustainable methods. With production often limited to fewer than 2,000 bottles (less that 175 cases for the whole world) per vintage, it offers an artisanal exclusivity. This is a focused, high-definition snapshot of the Vallée de la Marne that challenges everything you think you know about Meunier. Very, very, very cool. Limited.