Robert Moncuit 'Les Chetillons' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2016 Weingut Kunstler also thanks to the brief

also thanks to the brief drying of the grapes in the drying room

running from the bottom nearly to the top of the slope

The palate is sharp and lively with red currant and a crisp

blackberry and sour cherry

It’s minerally at the end with refinement

Robert Moncuit 'Les Chetillons' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2016 Weingut Kunstler also thanks to the briefThe anchor and one of the highest scored grower Champagnes in the building. 'Les Chtillons' is the legendary Le Mesnil sur Oger lieu dit made famous by Pierre Pters; Moncuit's parcel was planted in 1956, fermented in barrel, aged 60 months on lees, bottled at zero dosage. Lime and grapefruit peel, almond blossom, salted almond toast, a searingly chalky finish that runs for a decade plus. Drink now through 2050.