2013 Pehu-Simonet Grand Cru Fins Lieux #7 (750ml)

Chardonnay from Champagne, France

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Grower and artisan producer David Pehu’s terroir-driven cuvees are a Champagne lover’s dream, a selection of highly rated Champagnes sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru estate vineyards in the Montagne de Reims that Vinous critic Antonio Galloni sums up simply as ”Impressive,” priced to deliver amazing value.

Located in the Grand Cru village Verzenay, fourth generation David Pehu sources his cuvees from 7.5 hectares of organically farmed estate vineyards, mostly planted to Pinot Noir in the Montagne de Reims. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, the N/V 94 pt. Pehu-Simonet 'Face Nord Brut' was aged mostly in stainless steel with 20% in barrique for 30 months, balancing the lush red fruit flavors of Pinot Noir with Chardonnay’s crisp, flinty minerality on a delicate mousse. Described as “gorgeous” by critic Galloni, Pehu crafted the 94 pt. 2013 Pehu-Simonet Fins Lieux #7 from 100% Chardonnay sourced from his Premier Cru parcel in Villers-Marmery, aging it for 72 months in stainless steel to yield an elegant Blanc de Blancs with energetic fruit hinting of chalk and tantalizing acidity. Sourced from 100% Pinot Noir from his Verzenay Grand Cru parcel, the 94 pt. 2014 Pehu-Simonet Grand Cru Fins Lieux #1 was aged in barrique for 60 months, boasting powerful, rich flavors with creamy hints of vanilla floating on a raft of fine bubbles.

Crafted in a range of styles from exquisite vintage Blanc de Blancs and powerful Blanc de Noirs to an elegantly balanced N/V blend packed with Grand Cru fruit at a bargain price, these luscious and complex Pehu-Simonet Champagnes deliver exceptional value - whether choosing a favorite cuvee or mixing a case, in the words of Vinous critic Antonio Galloni , “it’s pretty hard to go wrong with any of these wines.”

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The 2013 Extra Brut Villers-Marmery Les Chouettes Fins Lieux #7 shows why Villers-Marmery is often highly regarded. Citrus peel, white flowers, chalk, white pepper and mint give the 2012 its brilliant, sculpted personality. There's plenty of energy and tension here. Bright acids punctuate the intensely, mineral, saline finish. The 2013 is gorgeous. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2021.

94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Nov 2021)

Alcohol By Volume: 12.5%

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$74.99

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