Benoit Dehu 'La Rue des Noyers', Champagne, France NV Vini Fay At first sight

At first sight

Savory and almost salty

indeed perfumed

In the first vintage of this wine to be designated Red Willow

and mineral notes

Benoit Dehu 'La Rue des Noyers', Champagne, France NV Vini Fay At first sightThe NV Cuve La Rue des Noyers is classy, elegant and polished, all in the understated style of the year. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile and spice are all nicely layered. Soft contours wrap it all together in style. Consisting of 100% Meunier from a biodynamically farmed site in Fossoy, this was aged in barrels mostly made from trees in the surrounding forest. The 2018 is a bit lighter than some recent years, but there is plenty of subtle intensity