Vouette et Sorbee Champagne Extra Brut Extrait 2016 NET Skip the fallback framing: this

Skip the fallback framing: this is a serious sparkling wine that happens to cost far less than the region to the north

The 2023 is a charming

NoseAn initial temptation of manuka honeycomb

full-bodied Champagne balances substance with refreshing finesse

Vouette et Sorbee Champagne Extra Brut Extrait 2016 NET Skip the fallback framing: thisExtrait 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