Champagne Suenen Oiry Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2021 1.5L SOMM PICK Vintage: 2016

Vintage: 2016

rich attack

altitude: 460 – 525 meters

and the aromatics of the wines are expressive and vibrant

underbrush and exotic spices leading to a charming long finish

Champagne Suenen Oiry Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2021 1.5L SOMM PICK Vintage: 2016Wines from the village of Oiry are typically sold under the Cramant designation (we haven't been able to find another Champagne with this single village designation, as yet), so this is a fine opportunity to taste Oiry's distinctive, chalky terroir. Aurelien's parcels contain some very old Chardonnay vines which make for some pungently mineral, stony wines. The vins clairs are fermented partially in barrel, spend nine months on the lees. The base 2020