Champagne Pertois-Lebrun Derriere Le Mont Aigu N°14 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
750ml
93 points, Bettane & Desseauve
"This single-vineyard cuvée comes from a 0.593ha plot in Chouilly planted by Paul Pertois in 1955. With its mid-slope, south-facing position, there is no shortage of concentration. A third of the 2014 cuvée was oak-fermented, which is evident in the mild woody aromatics. Opulent, even lifted fruit: pineapple, dried apricot, baked peach. This is juicy and vinous on the palate, with a smooth texture that verges on oily. The stunning acid line brings focus and vibrancy to it all. This is an instantly impressive style that will take time - 91." Essi Avellan MW's top grower Champagnes by score – Club Oenologique April 2023
Master of Wine Essi Avellan, the Derrière le Mont Aigu N°14 is widely recognized as a masterclass in single-parcel (parcellaire) Grand Cru Champagne. With only 2,075 bottles ever produced from these 1955 old-vines, critics routinely highlight its rare "stunning acid line" and "glorious terroir-focused finish," making it a highly-coveted, low-production allocation for serious Blanc de Blancs enthusiasts.
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