Dhondt Grellet Champagne Les Nogers 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2020

Dhondt-Grellet’s Les Nogers 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2020 is a precise, mineral-driven Champagne that captures the purity of Chardonnay from one of the region’s most admired grower-producers. Sourced from a Premier Cru site, it offers a refined, terroir-focused style with the freshness and tension that make Dhondt-Grellet such a standout name in modern Champagne.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright pale gold color with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is elegant and layered, with notes of citrus zest, white flowers, green apple, chalk, toasted almond, and a subtle saline edge. On the palate, it is crisp and focused, combining citrus, orchard fruit, wet stone minerality, and a touch of brioche with a very dry Extra Brut profile. The finish is long, linear, and mouthwatering, with excellent energy and precision. While already highly enjoyable, it should gain additional complexity with a few years of cellar aging.

Production
Les Nogers comes from a Premier Cru vineyard in Champagne, where the chalky soils and cool climate are ideal for producing incisive, characterful Chardonnay. The fruit is typically harvested by hand to preserve quality, and the vinification is carried out with a light touch to emphasize site expression, freshness, and balance. The Extra Brut style keeps dosage low, allowing the vineyard’s minerality and the vintage character to come through clearly.

Food & Serving
This Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, sashimi, scallops, shellfish, caviar, roast chicken, or delicate goat cheese. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider a brief decant only if you want to open up its aromatic complexity, though it is generally best enjoyed straight from the bottle.

Producer
Dhondt-Grellet is a highly regarded grower Champagne house based in the Côte des Blancs and known for its precise, terroir-driven wines. Under the direction of the current generation, the domaine has earned a strong reputation for purity, elegance, and expressive Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings. It is now widely recognized among Champagne enthusiasts for combining traditional craftsmanship with a fresh, modern sensibility.

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