Jacques Lassaigne Le Grain de Beaute 2017

Grapes: Chardonnay

Vineyard: all the grapes come from a single plot called Les Paluets – 65+ years old vines on chalk 

Making of: The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, and gently pressed. The wine undergoes complete malolactic fermentation and is aged in barrels for 4 years until it’s bottled. Disgorged á la volée (manually) after 2-3 years in bottle with zero dosage.

Personality: vibrant, chiseled, pure, textured, layered, surprising, chalky, mouthwatering, focused, saline, oomph, swoon, f* this is good.. a unique Champagne that will probably make you go through your entire wine vocabulary.