2017 Benoit Lahaye, Brut Nature 'Violaine', Champagne, France La Varenne Napa Valley AVA

Napa Valley AVA

2019 Les Cortis 'Gastine' (Gamay/Chardonnay)

an astonishing spectrum of grape varieties

then chilled for 24 hours

2017 Benoit Lahaye, Brut Nature 'Violaine', Champagne, France La Varenne Napa Valley AVA50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, from the vineyards Les Argentires and Les Monts de Tours, both in Bouzy with dry brown chalky soils. Vinification is in used barrels using indigenous yeasts, afterward one or two lees stirrings and with complete malolactic fermentation. There is no racking or filtration during the elevage, and no dosage or sulfur at any part of its production. Only 1,800 bottles produced.