Doyard N.V. Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs "Cuvee Vendemiaire"

The Doyard family traces their winemaking roots in Champagne back to 1677 when a marriage license of Jean-Baptise Doyard showed “winegrower” as the occupation. Maurice Doyard was the first in the family to make wine in Vertus under the Doyard label in 1927, officially signifying the domaine’s foundation.  It may say Premier Cru on the label, but there is plenty of Grand Cru fruit in this bottling.  The grapes primarily come from Vertus 1er Cru, along with parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, Oger Grand Cru, Avize Grand Cru, and Cramant Grand Cru with an average age over 45 years old. Clean, dry, and focused, a brilliant bubbly from Chardonnay transformed by its limestone soil. 

"Spices, candied lemons, toasted bread and pastry on the expressive, layered nose. Soft and round on the palate yet quietly complex, with a creamy mousse, generous depth and a long, harmonious finish. Polished and complete."—James Suckling