Maurice Choppin Les Terres des Reguins 2018
A natural wine producer in the Marne Valley who is the 7th generation of his family to cultivate vines here
Grape Makeup:
100% Meunier
Sweetness Level:
Extra Brut
Ageing on Lees:
32 months
Price:
$$
Cellar:
Up to 5 years
Category:
Culinary
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What
A natural wine producer in the Marne Valley who is the 7th generation of his family to cultivate vines here.
Where
Damery, Vallée de la Marne; 6.5 hectares.
Why
This pure Meunier, still quite a novel style in the region, comes from a site in St Martin d’Ablois with vines planted in 1966. It is matured in 600L fûts de chênes (oak barrels) that add to the richness of the style.
What Else
The labels with their debossed parcel maps are very tactile and appealing.
Tasting Notes
The nose is strikingly nutty, with brown butter, coconut and nutmeg, bitter almond and ginger biscuit, though not much fresh fruit. The palate delivers cola on the front with salty calamansi citrus and Ceylon cinnamon — very sensuous and attractive, only lightly sharp and volatile. It loses a bit of energy on the back once the acidity quietens. The body is never terribly broad but there is always some grip, becoming waxy and sensuous on the back.
Try It With
Southeast Asian curries and other dishes with coconut and rich, toasted flavours.
When To Drink
After dinner.
Perfect For
The friend whose go-to drink is a dark and stormy.
TL/DR
Nutty, biscuity and exotic.
Supplier
Fine Wine Experience
