Champagne Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV

This excellent fifth generation family owned House based in the Premier Cru village Vertus in the Côtes de Blancs. Brothers Emmanuel and Charles-Henry Fourny use fruit from their own vines and a little from those leased from other family members; their vineyards are farmed organically with low yields and the vines average 40 years of age.

The Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV comes mostly from Vertus and is 100% Chardonnay a blend of three consecutive vintages all fermented in a mix of tank and oak casks with 7 months on their lees, with minimal use of Sulphur and no fining or filtration, before fermentation in bottle and a further 3 years aging before disgorgement and a low dosage of 6 g/l makes them dry and very fresh. These are beautiful complex lively and fresh wines with lots of depth and should not be missed.