Champagne Marie Courtin Présence

𝔹𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕪 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕪𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℙ𝕣é𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖

Présence is being, existing, or occurring at this time or now. If you have been following me for awhile now you know how much I admire and adore Dominique Moreau’s champagnes and philosophy. Her #Champagne are always so pure and full of pride.

Champagne Marie Courtin Présence Extra Brut 2016

Présence is a small batch 1,700 bottles blend of 70% Chardonnay and micro parcel 30% Pinot Blanc grown in the signature kimmeridgian and portlandian soils of the Côte des Bar. #biodynamic #organic #farming #winemaking massal selection( equates to low yield), Blanc de Blancs single vintage and vineyard, no dosage, Fermented and aged in apoxy lined tank, 3 years elevage sur lie, Disgorged 04/2022

A dazzling bright yellow Blanc de Blancs whose bubbles start off lively then chills out to be so elegant and subtle but always persistant. Rich and racy aromas of lemon curd, lemon zest, chalky minerality, tart green apple and pear, white peach, star fruit, brioche mint floral. The minerality is the backdrop for this utterly exquisite champagne, it’s just laden with such character and substance. The flavors rev your engine- Candied pineapple , lemon curd, quince, tart apple, orange and lime zest, white peach, honeysuckle and grapefruit pith with a buttery brioche, mushroom and salted toasted hazelnuts lingering finish. Gracious and electrically edgy with a fantastic ending.