Remi Leroy N.V. Champagne Extra Brut

The base of this rare and stunning Extra Brut is 2019 and I was blown away by the color, so rich it looked almost like a super pale Rose. This winery is actually closer to Chablis than it is to the rest of Champagne, therefore the soils are super-rich in fossilized sea shells and limestone which lends to the complexity. Upfront there is a blast of yeasted bread, then some quince and yellow apple followed by jasmine and candied ginger. Wildly complex and wicked cool. Also, organic, all kind of win there.