The 2019 Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs L'Orme, Dehu's 100% Pinot Noir, is quite the extrovert in this vintage. A rush of red-toned fruit, spice, crushed flowers, mint and tangerine peel makes a strong opening statement. Bold and effusive, the 2019 is long on personality. Time in the glass brings out the wilder, gamier side of Pinot Noir to round things out. Disgorged: January 25, 2024. - Antonio Galloni

Pouring a bright pale silver/straw color, the NV Champagne Cuvée L'Orme Extra Brut is composed of Pinot Noir from the 2019 vintage, aged for 10 months in 228-liter barrels before bottling. It’s a very pretty wine with a subtle fine mousse and a silky chalky texture. Medium-bodied, it’s appealing with red berry fruit and a clean linear feel without being austere. It has nice clarity and a delicate toast as well as notes of fresh almonds and ripe, cherry red fruit coming through on the mid-palate, with nice clarity and a saline finish. Drink 2025-2035.