Hervé Rafflin 'La Nature'L' Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne, France

REGION
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France

  

VARIETAL
38% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 26% Pinot Meunier

  

TASTING NOTES 

Hervé Rafflin took over his small family winery back in 2001, though his familial roots in Champagne date back to the 1840s. The estate’s 5 hectares are situated in the heart of the Montagne de Reims in the villages of Chigny-les- Roses, Ludes, Rilly la Montagne and Taissy. A little over half of the vines are dedicated Pinot Meunier, with the rest rounded out by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Vines average 30-40 years in age and as of 2021 are certified organic. The wines are delicious, unpretentious, and always reflective of the growing season and the unique terroir of the Montagne de Reims. At Rafflin, nature dictates business, not demand. -Importer's Notes

 

Pure and precise, this Premier Cru opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white flowers, lightly accented by fresh brioche and chalky minerality. The palate is taut and energetic, driven by vibrant acidity and a fine, persistent mousse, revealing layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate lees complexity. Bone-dry and elegantly structured, it finishes long and saline, highlighting both finesse and terroir clarity.

 

(Organic)