Cruse Wine Co. Valdiguie Nouveau, Suisun Valley, USA 2020 Champagne Dosnon & Lepage The palate adds graphite-like

The palate adds graphite-like

vinification is by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical vats for a maximum of 18 days

This cuvée derives from the domaine's oldest vines in Vertus and is disgorged with three grams per liter dosage

the wine emits a mineral flavor

Grivot destems the grapes and ferments gently

Cruse Wine Co. Valdiguie Nouveau, Suisun Valley, USA 2020 Champagne Dosnon & Lepage The palate adds graphite-likeThis is a fully formed wine, despite its exceptional youth. The color is a bright, ruby red. The nose is serious and wild; crushed raspberries, roses, wet earth dominate with a small amount of the banana that one would expect from a 100% carbonic wine. The palate is surprisingly structured with a length uncommon in a wine of its age.