Dremont-Marroy NV Extra Brut ‘Le Triau’

Champagne Drémont Marroy NV Extra Brut ‘Le Triau’ - Charly-sur-Marne (West Marne Valley), France
Reg $63 Soul Wine Price $53.55

The cuvée name “Le Triau” is a local term for wild or abandoned land and makes reference to all the work that the parents of Jean-Rémi and Melanie did to clear land and plant vineyards. The cuvee's blend is 55% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, and 15% Chardonnay. It offers a representative cross-section of the varieties and terroirs in the Dremont's 7.5 hectares. The base vintage is currently 2019 with 30% of reserve wine in the blend. 80% of the wine was fermented (no malolactic) and matured for 10 months on its lees in stainless steel and 20% in barrels of 220L and 600L. There is no malolactic fermentation. After bottling, the Champagne matures “sur lattes” for three years before being disgorged at 0g (without a “liqueur d’expedition.”)