Description
// 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier
2020 base vintage (70% of blend), with remainder perpetual reserve wines going back to 1986
3g/L dosage (disgorged November 2023)
"The NV Extra Brut Dans un Premier Temps is a blend of 50% Chardonnay from Sézanne, 30% Pinot Noir from Avenay de Val d'Or in the Marne Valley and 20% Pinot Meunier from Cuis in the Côte des Blancs. The nose is open and immediately aromatic with creamy, ripe, mellow apple flesh, think crisply cut Red Delicious and porridge topped with fresh apple sauce. The palate hits that same apple mellowness, but plunges into salty resonance and depth. The fine mousse dissipates a little quickly but the saltiness and depth is exemplary, mouthwatering and appetizing. There is a lovely apple skin hint on the long finish." - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous
"The NV Extra-Brut Dans un Premier Temps (2020) is the last vintage that Dhondt will produce of this 'entry' cuvée, as he is going to isolate his vines from the Sézannais for a standalone bottling that's more coherent with his approach in the Côte de Blancs. The swan song rendition is very attractive, however, delivering notes of pear, white flowers and hazelnuts, followed by a medium to full-bodied, charming and vinous palate that's animated by a pillowy mousse." - William Kelley, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
