Henri Dosnon Brut Sélection Champagne NV (750 ml) Edna Valley

Henri Dosnon Brut Sélection Champagne NV (750 ml) Edna ValleyThe Dosnons have lived in the village of Ligney and its environs for generations. Davy has recuperated a small percentage of the vineyards that his ancestors once possessed the fruit from which goes into Champagne Dosnon but he also purchases fruit from neighbors in the Cte des Bars for Champagne Henri Dosnon, a second label named in honor of his grandfather. Henri Dosnon Brut Slection is a blend of mainly Pinot Noir with about 10% Chardonnay that is

Delicate flavors

94pts - ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE

Please try not to touch this until 2025

the wine is unfortified and unfiltered

D95DecanterThe Clos de Tart 2016 is really quite special

The summer was warm but not scorching and so the vineyard did not suffer either lack of water or delayed maturity

Aged 15 months in 100% French oak 40% new

it is nonetheless under the outstanding d'Issan umbrella (the 2019 grand vin got 96 points from Jane Anson)

This 2023 is a blend of 60% Grenache

leather and cinnamon

“The unique characteristics of this cool-climate wine are a result of the vineyards proximity to the Pacific Ocean whose tremendous maritime influence helps to create wines with unique aromas and flavors

extracting lots of flavors