NV Dhondt Grellet, Dans Un Premier Temps Base 2020 (Disgorged 2023)

Dans Un Premier Temps is Adrien Dhondt’s flagship cuvee and is a blend of Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (30%), and Meunier (20%) from Sézanne, Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. 2020 will be the last release of this multi-region cuvee, as the estate is moving toward more terroir-focused bottlings in the Cote de Sezanne. This largely is 70% from the base vintage with the remainder from the perpetual reserve dating back to 1986.

Its final release coming with the 2020 base vintage, this wine’s style is ample, vinous, and approachable. Its complexity is highlighted by perfectly ripe orchard fruits, hazelnut complexity, and a rounded texture. The wine spends about three years on the lees, giving it ample bready quality and incredibly fine bubbles. Dosage is between 2g/l to 2.5g/l.