Vincent Cuillier Chemin des Rois Brut Nature Champagne 1.5L [V93]

Producer: Vincent Cuillier  
Region: Champagne, France  
Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay  
Year: Non-Vintage 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The NV (2018) Brut Nature Chemin de Rois is a hugely promising early effort from Vincent Cuillier. Apricot, pear, ginger, spice and light tropical accents open with time. Vinification and aging in oak adds support while creating the frame for this wonderfully expressive Pinot Noir/Chardonnay blend to shine. Aeration brings out greater freshness, energy and delineation, so I would open this in advance. Disgorged: December, 2021." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"From the sandy parcel of Le Mont Agé in Chenay comes this 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay blend that is farmed with great attention to the vineyard ecosystem and produced in the most natural way possible. Made with no additives, this compelling Champagne is unadulterated pure juice with undeniable character.Gorgeously plump and chalked full of crisp acidity and minerals, this is stripped back to its bare essentials, which in this case are delicious and beguiling to no end. Lively with very fine lines of true pedigree.Fermented with indigenous yeast in barrel and sees absolutely no additives. A full year of aging takes places in barrel, followed by 24-42 months sur lattes, without fining and filtration, nor any added sulfur or sugar/dosage." 

Alcohol: 12% 

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