NV Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1er Cru

100% Chardonnay. Three years on the lees. 25% oak aging. 5g/L dosage. If you gravitate toward drier Champagnes with laser focus, then you will love the wines of Veuve Fourny. Their old Chardonnay vines suck up the chalky essence of the premier cru slopes of Vertus, and their winemaking is all about preserving the magic of their terroir without artifice. They refuse to inoculate, add no sulfur throughout the vinification process, work with very low dosages, and bottle their creations unfined and unfiltered—rare feats in the world of wine, and virtually unheard of in Champagne. This is a Champagne for pleasure that combines creaminess and sharpness with a saline finish. Fresh fruit flavors are layered with subtle brioche and almond tones.