Coming from the Côte de Bars, the NV Champagne Extra Brut is a blend of 85% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier. This release was crafted around the 2022 vintage with 15% reserve wine. In the glass, it pours a hazy straw color with some depth, and it exhibits more mineral intensity and depth on the nose, featuring crushed tones, savory orange peel, coriander, licorice, and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied, it’s powerful in structure on the palate, with driving persistence and mouthwatering length. As it opens in the glass, it’s more appealing and comes into focus, further revealing lingering notes of poached golden apples. Drink 2025-2040. Disgorged in May 2024 with 2 grams per liter dosage.

Based on the powerful, sunny 2022 vintage, this entry-level cuvée (65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier) from the star grower of the eastern part of the Côte des Bar is a complete Champagne packed with ripe apricot and pear fruit, roasted nuts and sweet raspberry Pinot fragrance. It's straightforward in youthful presence on the palate, but the 15% reserves add a touch of savour and depth, too.

The NV (2022) Extra Brut is a very pretty, open-knit Champagne to drink now and over the next handful of years. Soft contours add it its considerable appeal. Dried pear, chamomile, dried flowers, mint and tangerine oil fill out the layers effortlessly. This release is 85% 2022, plus 15% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. - Antonio Galloni