2020 Caze-Thibaut 'Les Leriens' Extra Brut, Champagne, France Domaine du Pelican planted on some of Rioja’s

planted on some of Rioja’s most interesting terroirs

pressed directly into French Oak (75% neutral 25% new)

yet powerful Champagne…dare we say a “poor mans’s Clos de Mesnil”

on red slate

yet his philosophy and approach to wine is much more casual

2020 Caze-Thibaut 'Les Leriens' Extra Brut, Champagne, France Domaine du Pelican planted on some of Rioja’sA special single vineyard where the three varietals both co harvested and co fermented; 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir. From a hillside parcel planted to all three grapes on the Valle de la Marne's right bank in the village of Chtillon sur Marne. Massale selection plantings from 1969. Sandy clay topsoil over limestone. 54 months sur lattes; Dosage 0 g L; Disgorgement Jan Feb March 2025.