Yann Alexandre, Champagne Brut Noir (2019 base), NV spirits-template or wild mushroom dishes

or wild mushroom dishes

The “GK” (short for Grosse Lage Kalk

and prepare to nerd out

Klopp Vineyard

on the rocks

Yann Alexandre, Champagne Brut Noir (2019 base), NV spirits-template or wild mushroom dishesYann Alexandre is an eighth generation vigneron in the Petite Montagne de Reims, with family roots dating to 1690. His great grandfather made still wines sold to large houses; his grandfather Marcel began keeping their wines in 1933. Yann and wife Severine treat their 6. 3 hectares across nine villages like gardens, achieving organic certification in 2020. The terroir features softer "tuffeau" chalk similar to the Loire, producing firmer, more