Thomas de Marne 'Goustan' Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R22) Chateau Bellegrave Yields: 25 hl/ha 3

Yields: 25 hl/ha 3

plus roughly 10% Grenache and 5% Cinsault

which leaves notes of bitter cherry and candied flowers behind

they have also worked biodynamically in their vineyards and winery

which takes less kindly to barrel—in fiberglass and enamel vats

Thomas de Marne 'Goustan' Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Champagne, France (R22) Chateau Bellegrave Yields: 25 hl/ha 3Although Thomas has taken over the estate (Val Frison) from his mother, very little has changed. Most wines, like this, are from one vintage and one varietal, seeing no dosage with richness coming from a later pick. The wine is a brisk, quenching BDN. Delicious.