2021 Domaine Nowack 'La Fontinette' Meunier Extra Brut Champagne, France
$110.00
Organic. 100% Meunier. The first of the single-vineyard Pinot Meunier bottlings that are flagships of the Nowack estate holdings; ‘La Fontinette’ is a mid-slope vineyard on clay-limestone soils, along with sand and marne; two meters beneath the surface the bedrock is pure ‘marne blanche.’ Vines were planted from 1960-1965, 1ha total. All fruit is from harvest 2021. Vinification is with fully spontaneous/natural yeasts; the base wine is unfined and unfiltered. Aging is done in small oak barrels. 1g/l dosage, disgorged January 2025.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Appellation Vallée de la Marne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Nowack
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Meunier
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, Grower Champagne, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.

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