Suenen, Le Mont-Aigu Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Chouilly

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2013 "Le Mont-Aigu" Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Suenen

2013 was the first year this specific single-plot cuvée was produced, making it a particularly collectible bottle for enthusiasts of the domaine. • The Producer: Based in Cramant, Aurélien Suenen is the fifth generation of his family to make wine, though he has gained modern fame for shifting towards terroir-specific, "artisan" winemaking. • The Vineyard ("Le Mont-Aigu"): This is a single parcel located in the Grand Cru village of Chouilly. The vineyard sits on a hill with chalky, flint-rich soil that benefits from a unique microclimate near the Marne river. • The Style: A Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) made with a "low-intervention" philosophy. • Winemaking: • Aging: The wine spent 60 months aging in the bottle before disgorgement. • Dosage: It is an Extra Brut with a very low dosage of 5g/L, intended to highlight the purity of the Chouilly terroir. • Tasting Profile (2013 Vintage): • Nose: Expect a complex bouquet of ripe lemons, spicy ginger, and intense chalky minerality. • Palate: Described as high-tension and "athletic," featuring a skeleton of bright acidity, savory citrus, and a persistent, saline finish.