Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot Blanc Prestige Brut Nature, 2021 (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of 2026) shoot photo vibrant meals

vibrant meals

wood smoke

but already drinking beautifully

and it tastes like Roulot applied everything learned from white wine to red: strawberry-field aromatics

The whole DOC has rediscovered itself and its very high potential

Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot Blanc Prestige Brut Nature, 2021 (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of 2026) shoot photo vibrant mealsPinot Blanc is actually one of the 7 legal varieties found in Champagne, but is often relegated to super obscure bottlings from winemakers who love and appreciate its character and are less concerned with its market appeal. As an old mutation of Pinot Noir, it can best be described as Pinot Noir power meets a densely concentrated Chardonnay, with it's own distinct white and cayenne pepper finish. As good as it can be in Champagne, it actually hits it