Romain Henin Le Gamin du Terroir 2022
Aÿ / Champagne // France
The flagship cuvée of the estate, Le Gamin du Terroir is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay, drawn from old vines on the steep, chalk-rich slopes of Aÿ and neighboring Premier Cru parcels. The grapes were pressed, spontaneously fermented and aged on the lees in barrels for one year, with a longer rest in the bottle. Following tirage, the wine is re-fermented a la Champagne method by adding reserved grape must from the same vintage and, of course, there is zero doseage.
The Pinots lend depth and fruit, while Chardonnay adds lift and precision. Aged on lees without stirring and bottled without filtration or dosage, this Champagne opens with bright notes of citrus peel, white flowers, and green apple, evolving into layers of brioche and a delicate saline minerality.
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