Ruppert-Leroy, 11,12,13... 2022 (Champagne)

Grape: 50% Chardonnay/ 50% Pinot Noir

Reigon: Essoyes, Aube, France

After an initial élevage in oak, the still wine of the year is added to the reserve wines, the blend is kept in cuve to harmonise before being bottled off – the wine spends 18 to 20 months in bottle on lees before disgorgement. It has notes of rhubarb, pepper and sweet spices on the palate with a lengthy mineral-infused finish.