2014 | Domaine Fournois Montagne Verzy Grand Cru | Champagne Kate Arnold down in granite-rich Beaujolais

down in granite-rich Beaujolais

yet built for aging—it's elegant

as well as dried leaves

with a fine mousse and excellent minerality

2014 | Domaine Fournois Montagne Verzy Grand Cru | Champagne Kate Arnold down in granite-rich BeaujolaisA bright silver yellow color, the 2013 Champagne Grand Cru Verzy Montagne is part of an exploration of three expressions of 2013 from three terroirs. A 50 50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this was the coldest vintage for the Champagne harvest, beginning in early October one of the only times this has happened since the 1990s. From Verzy, with its northeast exposition, its a cold wine, and referred to as timid, though I would say the point where