2013 Thomas Perseval Le Village Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France Niederösterreich darker and more structured Syrah

darker and more structured Syrah than we typically see in the Yarra

or rather pink (gewurtz) and white (muscat)

A wine that is always a real favourite

67% second fill and 17% third fill Damy puncheon and an additional 6 months in stainless steel before bottling

but after his father retired

2013 Thomas Perseval Le Village Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Nature, Champagne, France Niederösterreich darker and more structured Syrah100% Chardonnay from a single north facing parcel just above the village of Chamery, nestled mid slope with tuffeau (soft limestone) just 60 cm below the surface. Its all about precision hereno added SO, disgorged at the end of November 2020. Le Village is pure, linear, and electric. Chalky, saline, with a quiet intensity that unfolds with air. A Champagne that speaks softly but leaves an impression. Perfect on its own or with anything briny and