NV Dhondt-Grellet, Terres Fines Premier Cru (Base 2021)

Champagne, France | 100% Chardonnay | Extra-Brut | 95 WA

This is the pure, chalk-driven heart of the Côte des Blancs, bottled by the brilliant young vigneron Adrien Dhondt-Grellet. Sourced from key Premier Cru parcels from Cuis and Grauves, capturing the cool, vertical energy of the northern region. The 2021 base is particularly focused, reflecting Adrien’s note that the vintage profile is "more vertical." It’s linear, structured, and pure, with a clean and fine texture where crisp citrus fruit and baked hazelnuts lead the dances.

Built with serious depth, Les Terres Fines is matured in barrel for nearly a year and blended with a generous 30% perpetual reserve that dates back to 1986. Disgorged with a bone-dry 2.5 grams dosage, this is an incredibly precise and age-worthy bottle that shows why Adrien Dhondt is considered one of the most exciting producers in all of Champagne.