2018 Domaine Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne Jo Landron This wine confounded us this

This wine confounded us this year until we discovered a very important truth

The grapes receive a slow and light direct press

and the Chardonnay portion came from Amaya Ridge just a little further into the mountains

my French importer

rich texture and fresh fruit aromas

2018 Domaine Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne Jo Landron This wine confounded us thisPinot Noir (about 60%), Chardonnay (about 40%) Terroir: From 7 parcels. Planted facing northwest, southwest, and southeast. Kimmeridgian clay limestone soil embedded with oyster fossils. Viticulture: Organic (certified, 2015). 9,500 vines per hectare, tilled 3 4 times per year, herbal tea and manure treatments. Vinification: Pressed pneumatically, press fractions separated for vinification. Ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel vats and 400