Monodie Meunier Vieilles Vignes 2010

Monodie is a blanc de noirs of one hundred per cent Meunier, and from a single plot at that: the vines of the "Arpente" site were planted in 1942 by Michel Loriot's grandfather. The champagne comes from the 2010 vintage, is made as an extra brut and rested nine years in the cellar. At only 2,500 bottles the quantity stays small. The old vines are farmed HVE-certified.

On the nose yellow peach and apple meet quince, spices and a discreet hint of buttered brioche. On the palate it is juicy and well built, with yellow plum, quince and yellow blossom. Here Meunier shows structure and depth without becoming heavy. That suits shaved Parmesan or grilled lobster. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass so the aromas can unfold.