Pierre Gerbais Champagne ‘Les Grandes Côtes’ Extra Brut N/V

This single-vineyard Champagne from Pierre Gerbais radiates a pale gold hue with a steady, fine stream of bubbles. The nose is intensely mineral and complex, offering a profound bouquet of yellow apple, pear, chalk, and a delicate note of acacia honey and fresh pastry. The palate is where it truly shines: Extra Brut in style, it is incredibly precise and dry, with a razor-sharp acidity that is beautifully balanced by a creamy, textured mousse. Flavors of lemon zest, almond, and a stunning wet stone character unfold with laser-like focus and incredible length. Sourced from the Les Grandes Côtes vineyard, a parcel of old vines on pure chalk soil, and aged for over three years on the lees, this wine is a profound expression of terroir. Earning 94 points for its breathtaking minerality and complexity, it is a champagne of contemplation, perfect with raw oysters, caviar, or simply on its own.