Maurice Vesselle N.V. Brut Cuvee Reserve Champagne Grand Cru, Bouzy

Made from 80%Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, all farmed sustainably. This is a gorgeously authoritative Champagne, reminiscent of those great old Champagnes before they began cranking out so many cases that the wines became watered down and insipid. Medium-bodied and elegant, you get spiced stone fruit in buttery brioche with a touch of fresh herbs and salinity. Gobs of creamy fruit with crusty or bready flavors to boot. Serious and penetrating with length for days. Less than 4,000 cases made.  Pair with seafood, shellfish, creamy cheeses, Popcorn.

This is a bright golden Grand Cru cuvee based on 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. The estate is run by fifth-generation winemakers Didier and Thierry Vesselle, who follow the footsteps of their father, Maurice Vesselle, and the classic, grower-champagne house-style he established in 1955. These talented duo might have slipped under the radar of champagne lovers if it weren’t for their amazing grands crus from the Montagne de Reims, Bouzy and Tours-sur-Marne, known for pedigreed Pinot Noir.  The brothers have the HVE III certification from the European Union for the high standards they follow in sustainable farming.