Thomas de Marne - Val Frison 'Holistique' Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R19) Stocking Stuffers atop a palate simultaneously unctuous

atop a palate simultaneously unctuous and bone-dry

- Luis Gutierrez

then the wine was bottled to obtain natural bubble

2017 Herve Rafflin Champagne La Nature’L 1er Cru Extra Brut

Thomas de Marne - Val Frison 'Holistique' Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R19) Stocking Stuffers atop a palate simultaneously unctuousAlthough Thomas has taken over the estate (Val Frison) from his mother, very little has changed. Most wines, like this, are from one vintage and one varietal, seeing no dosage. One of the new wines that changes course from this program is Holistique which replaces Frison's 'Portlandia' bottling. It now has some kimmeridgien soil represented and a touch of Chardonnay (30%).