Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest 2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

“Vintage” spends 24 months aging 80% in used French oak

SOIL: A mix of limestone-rich clays

local owner Mario Paoluzi set the groundwork to make I Custodi an Etna fuoriclasse

Georges Laval Cumieres Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2022) Sud-Ouest 2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon NapaGeorges Laval, an early organic pioneer in the Cte des Blancs, crafts this terroir first Champagne from Premier Cru vineyards in Cumires. The base wine is fermented in neutral oak with native yeasts, aged on lees for approximately 18 months, and disgorged with zero dosage. Its a blend of roughly 55% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier sourced from old vine, south facing plots. The palate is precise and energetic, framed by citrus, chalky