2016 R. Pouillon & Fils, Les Valnons Grand Cru 1.5L Magnum Extra Brut, Champagne, France Fortaleza 40% Cinsault

40% Cinsault

striking all of the notes one would expect from the variety

25% grenache blanc

100% Croatina

VEP was first produced in 1963 and a rare release from the historic distillery

2016 R. Pouillon & Fils, Les Valnons Grand Cru 1.5L Magnum Extra Brut, Champagne, France Fortaleza 40% CinsaultThe name of this cuve is short for les Valnons Froid Cula famous and seemingly cold hill in A. This wine embodies a very unique and rare experience: tasting true blanc de blancs from one of the best situated slopes in A, a grand cru famous for rich, articulate pinot noir. This wine delivers clear mineral verve with distinctive richness and intense texture.