2019 Benoit Dehu, La Rue des Noyers

Champagne, France | 100% Pinot Meunier | Brut Nature | 94pts Vinous

This is Meunier at its most intellectual—citrus confit, crushed slate, and a haunting savory edge. Galloni called it "gorgeous" and "understated" (94pts), but we’d add: hypnotic. The zero dosage amplifies the tension, making each sip more compelling than the last.

From a single parcel of 50-year-old vines, hand-harvested and fermented wild. For those who think Meunier can’t be profound.