2015 Doyard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne, France Robert Ampeau emphasizing higher-toned spices and floral

emphasizing higher-toned spices and floral elements in its aromatics

Richoux also believes in a long élévage for his wines

traditionally-used Sherry casks for more cost-effective steel or plastic vessels

then roasted in stone ovens for 24 hours and rested for another 24 before being crushed on a roller mill

2015 Doyard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne, France Robert Ampeau emphasizing higher-toned spices and floralPracticing organic 100% Chardonnay 70% Avize Grand Cru, 10% Oger Grand Cru, 10% Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru, and 10% Cramant Grand Cru 50+ year old vines Clay and limestone No malo Fermented and aged in older Burgundy barrels (228L) Aged on the lees for 84 months Dosage: 2g L