2018 Suenen 'Les Robarts' Grand Cru Cramant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France Cazottes also 50-60 year-old vines planted

also 50-60 year-old vines planted in sandstone

This cuvée is a blend of 100% pinot noir from two microparcels on this hilltop: La Croix Blanche and Varille

The wine was bottled at the end of 2022 and disgorged August 2024

Matt Nelson credits his wine journey to his brother in-law

Emilion Grand Cru

2018 Suenen 'Les Robarts' Grand Cru Cramant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France Cazottes also 50-60 year-old vines plantedA lieu dit that lies on the border of Avize & Cramant with vines in both villages Aurliens parcel is on the Cramant side right along the Avize border at the top of a small hill with roughly 30 cm of silty clay topsoil over degraded Campanian chalk originally planted in 1952, then again in 1978 & 1984 largely massale selection vines vines average around 38 years old. The wine sees around 9 months in a single 20 hectoliter Stockinger foudre a further 5