Blancs des Noirs Mareuil-sur-Ay 2008

Disgorged in September 2018 with 4.5 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra Brut Grand Blanc is composed of vins clairs matured in barrel with blocked malolactic and vins clairs matured in tank that were allowed to complete malolactic. Exhibiting aromas of lemon oil, warm bread, hazelnut cream, wet stones and smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and nicely concentrated, with a racy spine of acidity, a fine mousse and delicately chalky structure, concluding with a long and pure finish.

The 2008 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is a blend of three parcels in Val au Froid lieu-dit within Clos des Goisses. Pretty, delicate and understated, with lovely Pinot character and tons of nuance, the 2008 is super-expressive today. Sweet red cherry, Mirabelle, wild flowers add striking aromatic presence to play off a core of pliant fruit. This is one of the more open-knit, accessible 2008s readers will come across. Dosage is 4.25 grams per liter. Disgorged: August, 2019.