Philippe Charlemagne is the fifth generation of father-to-son winegrowers in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. He only harvests and vinifies grapes grown from his own 37 acres of vines (87% being Chardonnay and rest Pinot Noir) which are mainly planted in the Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs. The vines are worked favoring nature-friendly practices that minimize the use of chemicals. Soil health and biodiversity are at the heart of Philippe's viticultural approach. This value-priced, multi-vintage blanc de blancs is made solely with Philippe's grand cru Chardonnay grapes from Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. The cuvée underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and was aged en tirage for three years. The result is a Champagne brimming with ripe Chardonnay and mineral goodness that is refreshingly balanced without being too brisk. Critic James Suckling loved it as this recent review attests:
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "Restrained citrus notes, particularly fresh, with lime, chalk powder and tarte tatin pastry. Medium-bodied, tight palate that’s super-zesty, with silky, persistent mousse and a polished, mineral finish full of salinity. Elegant and tight. Drinkable now, despite the exuberance, though there’s potential for aging." (08/2024)
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "Restrained citrus notes, particularly fresh, with lime, chalk powder and tarte tatin pastry. Medium-bodied, tight palate that’s super-zesty, with silky, persistent mousse and a polished, mineral finish full of salinity. Elegant and tight. Drinkable now, despite the exuberance, though there’s potential for aging." (08/2024)
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