2016 R. Pouillon & Fils, Les Valnons Grand Cru 1.5L Magnum Extra Brut, Champagne, France Fortaleza 25% grenache blanc

25% grenache blanc

striking all of the notes one would expect from the variety

all of it comes 100 % from Cuvée (first press)

supporting Hoch's vision that the best expression of terroir comes from the blend rather than a dominant vintage

Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the whisky during maturation

2016 R. Pouillon & Fils, Les Valnons Grand Cru 1.5L Magnum Extra Brut, Champagne, France Fortaleza 25% grenache blancThe name of this cuve is short for les Valnons Froid Cula famous and seemingly cold hill in A. This wine embodies a very unique and rare experience: tasting true blanc de blancs from one of the best situated slopes in A, a grand cru famous for rich, articulate pinot noir. This wine delivers clear mineral verve with distinctive richness and intense texture.