Vesselle Brut Nature 'L'Expression' NV

France, Champagne
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Aging: Minimum of 2 - 3 years
Dosage: 11 gr of sugar / liter (Brut)
A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, it shows pure fruit notes, (peach, strawberry, citrus, apples), next to classic autolytic nuances (yeast, toast, brioche). Hard to beat this one, and it makes you wonder why so many big brands just keep going up in price. When small family-owned operations that push the envelope and improve quality every year, like Vesselle, keep their prices low, it doesn't make sense that you'll pay more for the product of a gigantic global luxury corporation.