A bright straw/yellow hue, the 2020 Champagne Les Fortes Terres Extra Brut is entirely composed of Meunier and sourced from the single lieu-dit of LFT. It was vinified in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 40 months before being disgorged in September 2024 with a dosage of 0.5 grams per liter. The nose is more intense, with notes of green clay, and it’s fruity on the palate, featuring ripe white peaches, raspberries, and candied citrus. It has a pillowing and lightly frothy mousse at this early stage, and it has a more approachable feel. Drink 2025-2040.

The 2020 Extra Brut Les Fortes Terres, 100% Meunier, hails from 40-year-old vines in Cuisles. Floral accents lift a core of dried pear and orchard fruit. Gently spiced overtones, almond, sage and a hint of ginger add intrigue as the 2020 opens in the glass. This delicate, airy Meunier is all charm. Dosage is 0+ grams per liter. - Antonio Galloni