Olivier Horiot Champagne Brut Nature Ailleurs 2019 CS20230929 where old own-rooted vines ripen

where old own-rooted vines ripen slowly and hold onto their acid

now part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) portfolio

sandalwood

Teraxe blends Altesse

Olivier Horiot Champagne Brut Nature Ailleurs 2019 CS20230929 where old own-rooted vines ripenThe name Ailleurs translates to elsewhere, and that's exactly what this is: a Horiot Champagne from outside Les Riceys, made from Chardonnay grown beyond the family's home village. Biodynamically farmed and bottled with zero dosage, the 2019 is a vintage Brut Nature from a grower who works with all seven permitted Champagne grape varieties. Where the Riceys cuvees lean toward Pinot Noir's structure, Ailleurs gives Horiot a chance to show what he can