Rene Geoffroy, Houtrants Complantes Brut Nature other_regions_italy

Rene Geoffroy, Houtrants Complantes Brut Nature other_regions_italyThe NV Brut Nature Les Houtrants Complants is a blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier and Arbanne, co planted in 2005, from vintages 2015 to 2008. This is an especially fine edition that balances freshness with the natural complexity of the perpetual reserve. Citrus, orchard fruit, spice and floral overtones all build effortlessly. What a gorgeous and distinctive Champagne this is. Zero dosage. Disgorged, November 2023.

It's a thrilling example of finesse-driven Grenache

10% whole cluster)

Glowing colour

It's fully mature but by no means on its last legs

providing an accessible entryway into the Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard designates

and yet the 2005 clearly has enough freshness to drink well for another decade

focused and impeccably well-balanced finale

a touch of liquorice developing with aeration

An exceptionally fresh nose is again markedly floral while offering a broader array of fruit and discreet spice nuances

Its texture is succulent and soft

raspberry and earth scents to be appreciated

but the estate was owned by Jean Theil when the 2005 was conceived