Adrien Dhondt Extra-Brut Mesnil Sur Oger Chetillons du Haut 2019
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The Land
This Champagne comes from Mesnil-sur-Oger, a Grand Cru village located in the southern part of the Côte des Blancs region, and near the famed Chétillons vineyard. This wine comes from the "du Haut" portion of that area, a site known for giving wines with precision and tension. The vines are all 100% Chardonnay and are farmed with the same meticulous attention as the rest of Dhondt's holdings, following organic and biodynamic principles, although they are not certified. It’s all about a connection to the land and a healthy soil.
The Wine
The Adrien Dhondt Extra-Brut Mesnil-sur-Oger Chetillons du Haut 2019 is a pure expression of Chardonnay from a highly prized area. It showcases the unique terroir of Mesnil with elegance and precision, and a mere 1 g/L dosage. Expect bright citrus, with lemon, and grapefruit, plus a chalky minerality, and a slight saline character. The texture is refined and silky, with a persistent mousse and a long, focused finish that speaks to the quality of this special site. This wine gets an impressive amount of time on its lees (3+ years) in addition to one year aging under cork, which adds great complexity to this single site expression.
The People
This wine is brought to you by the talented Adrien Dhondt, who has been making waves in Champagne with his focus on pure, terroir-driven wines. While the family has a long history in Champagne, it is Adrien who has taken this domaine to new heights. He has embraced tradition and natural winemaking techniques, but continues to strive for innovation. He was inspired by great Burgundy estates and his wines exhibit the texture and vinosity of those wines. He’s a meticulous winemaker who cares about each and every detail, and who is making some truly exciting Champagnes.
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Champagne is the northernmost major wine region in France, defined by its cool climate, chalky soils, and centuries-old tradition of sparkling wine production. Centered around the towns of Reims and Épernay, the region is divided into key subzones like the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs, each favoring different grapes—Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay respectively. The region’s signature chalk and limestone soils provide excellent drainage and impart a distinctive mineral character to the wines. While méthode champenoise was refined here in the 17th century, Champagne’s global prestige grew through the 19th and 20th centuries, cementing its role as the benchmark for sparkling wine worldwide.
Champagne
Chardonnay, one of the world's most versatile and beloved white grape varieties, showcases a remarkable spectrum of styles, from the lean, mineral-driven expressions of Chablis in France to the rich, buttery, and oak-aged versions from California's Napa Valley. Its adaptability extends to cooler climates such as Burgundy, where it achieves elegance and complexity, and to regions like Australia's Yarra Valley, known for producing vibrant and fruit-forward renditions. This grape's ability to reflect its terroir, coupled with winemaking techniques, results in a wide array of profiles, including unoaked, crisp varieties with apple and citrus notes, to full-bodied wines with tropical fruit flavors and creamy textures.
