2021 Adrien Dhondt, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Chetillons de Haut Grand Cru

Champagne, France | 100% Chardonnay | WA 94+/100 Think of this as the more giving, ample side of Le Mesnil. Grown on a chalky, east-facing upper slope, low-yielding old vines deliver remarkable concentration, unfolding with Nashi pear, orange oil, beeswax, and a touch of Madagascar vanilla. Ample yet incisive, it cuts through the classic austerity of the 2021 vintage with beautiful balance and a long, precise finish. Adrien Dhondt's négociant project explores the diverse terroirs of the Côte des Blancs through meticulous, low-intervention winemaking. Each vintage offers a rare perspective on these hallowed chalk soils.