Raw Elegance of Benoit Dehu Champagne

ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕀’𝕧𝕖 𝕘𝕠𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕞𝕪 𝕡𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕘𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝕓𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕤

Eight generations of winemakers run through Benoit’s inspiring and passionate veins. After a stint at Bollinger he wanted to create his own artisanal biodynamic style of Champagne so he carved out 1.70 ha parcel of his family’s vines to explore his creativity. the vies are 100% Meunier planted in limestone rich soils of Fossoy located on the western edge of the Vallée de la Marne. 0.40ha of which are worked with their beloved horse Violette .

Cuvée La Rue de Noyers NV (2018) is a single-vineyard, single-vintage, single-variety Champagne named after the hazelnut trees that lined the parcel. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels, then sur lattes in bottle for 36-40 months, zero dosage extremely limited production.

Pours into the glass a satin golden yellow with pink gold glints reflections in the energetic bubbles. The nose is generous with baked apple, caramelized orange, apricot, juicy red berries, citrus zest, brioche, dried chamomile and chalky minerality. Fifteen minutes later it develops honeyed quince and pear aromas as well as smoke nuts, toffee, mocha and vanilla notes.

A generous and creamy, fine effervescence swirls around the palate, brightened by its vibrant acidity. Holding hands alongside are citrus curd meets the lip-smacking fruit - tart raspberry, red currant, peach and apricot all wrapped up in a cozy blanket of smoke, marzipan shortbread, creme fraîche and butterscotch richness.

The finish expresses its distinct character of toasted salted nuts, warm mocha and ginger. An intense energy, with beautiful tension and fine minerality.

A classy, elegant brutnature with raw undertones of brilliance. It will keep you intrigued and coming back for more.

Pair with lobster & herbed cream cheese wontons, crispy pork belly or duck terrine and fig compote