Medium

Cork

White

France

Dhondt's second non-vintage cuvée focuses on the cool, north-facing villages of Cuis and Grauves on the back face of the Côte des Blancs, and is accordingly a little stricter and narrower than the Roc Solare cuvée. This is certainly evident in the cool 2021 season, although the domaine's characteristically expressive style means the end result is beautifully focused rather than angular, as the year can sometimes prove. Two-thirds of the wine sees oak vinification (the other third comes from a perpetual reserve), and this adds a heady nutmeg spice to deep tangerine, grapefruit, dried lime and tangy apricot fruit, packed with flavour, driving length and chalky bitterness. It's a slight step up in detail and drive over Roc Solare, and a high point in terms of value in the range.

Chardonnay

Dhondt-Grellet, Les Terres Fines 1er Cru, Champagne, France

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Dhondt's second non-vintage cuvée focuses on the cool, north-facing villages of Cuis and Grauves on the back face of the Côte de

Dhondt-Grellet, Les Terres Fines 1er Cru, Champagne, France

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