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2020 Domaine Nowack 'La Fontinette' Meunier Extra Brut Champagne, France
$95.00
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 2020; no dosage. RS 2 g/L. Vinification is with fully spontaneous/natural yeasts; the base wine is unfined and unfiltered. Aging is done in small oak barrels. Disgorged Jan ’24. Notes of violet, honey, chalk on nose, with salt and dried caramel on the palate. A deeply powerful wine, but very fine as well.
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.