Champagne Meunier 2018 - Olivier Horiot

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2018 Vintage:

Production: Only 568 bottles

Disgorged on November 28, 2023

Dosage: 0 g/L

Harvested on September 2, 2018

Bottled on September 5, 2019

 Olivier Horiot's vintage Meunier Champagne expresses the full singularity of the Meunier grape variety when cultivated with precision and vinified with almost artisanal care. Grown on the slopes of Les Riceys, an area rarely associated with Meunier, it reveals an unexpected identity, more structured and profound than is usually found in traditional Champagne. Under Olivier Horiot's guidance, each vintage becomes a true portrait of the year, unadorned and with a strong personality.

This Champagne is distinguished by a texture that is both ample and delicate, supported by a complex aromatic profile of ripe pear, marzipan, white flowers, and a subtle touch of spice. The slow fermentation, often in oak barrels, and extended aging on the lees add another dimension, resulting in a vibrant wine with a fine and perfectly integrated mousse. Here, the Meunier acquires an unusual, almost gastronomic depth, while retaining a luminous freshness.

With a few years of aging, Olivier Horiot's vintage Meunier Champagne develops more flavorful, subtly toasty notes, while retaining the tension that defines its elegance. It is a champagne of character, designed for both the table and pure enjoyment, equally suited to fine fish or roast poultry. A rare, precise, and expressive cuvée, it demonstrates the full potential of Meunier when interpreted by a winemaker as exacting as Olivier Horiot.

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