2018 Lelarge Pugeot Luna Champagne Vol. 1

2018 Lelarge Pugeot Luna Champagne Vol. 1Lelarge Pugeot focuses on thoughtful farming and terroir expression, and the Luna series reflects that philosophy. Vol. 1 is textural and layered, with orchard fruit, chalk, and a subtle oxidative complexity that adds an extreme depth here.

On the palate is equally fruit and mineral driven

and Sky’s could be Exhibit A in that brief: black fruits with pretty lavender whiffs and some of that Syrah smokey-tarryness in the background

Registered as Negociants but truly a family business

and gooseberry jump off the palate

Dried citrus peels

This juicy

and a chalky mineral line that keeps everything taut and alive

Truly one of the best white Burgundies that exists

and one is this finely etched

and a subtle creaminess balanced by bright acidity and mineral lift

at 3000 feet of elevation

but the folks at Unti