Vouette et Sorbee Champagne Extra Brut Extrait 2016 060526OFFER A powerful bouquet

A powerful bouquet

But the Gimonnet is even more mineral and saline with a core of structure and acidity that is overlaid with very subtle raspberry and cranberry fruits

and La Boudriotte

The botanicals themselves are much more traditional: the usual Suspects like Juniper

Vouette et Sorbee Champagne Extra Brut Extrait 2016 060526OFFER A powerful bouquetExtrait is the bottle Gautherot barely makes. It is a vintage blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (roughly 70 30) from his biodynamic farm in Buxieres sur Arce, held on its lees far longer than his other cuvees, which is where its deep savory character comes from. Bottled extra brut, so nothing sweet has been layered over the top. The 2016 is starting to open now: it still has plenty of energy but the long aging has pulled it toward toast, nuts and