2018 Maxime Toubart "Pur Meunier" Brut Champagne

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Scott Beckerley

Scott Beckerley

Review Date: 10/2026

As is the case with the 2008 Toubart, this is another vintage bubble with a great price. The nose starts out very cleanly with scents of apple skin, white pear fruit, toasted almonds and cookie dough scents. On the palate, a nice dose of tartness, followed by roasted pears, tart apple, a little nutmeg and some whipping cream. There is a nice long and dry finish with very nice acidity. Fresh and clean. This one is for you, Phil!

Notes

The Maxime Toubart "Pur Meunier" Brut Champagne comes from one plot in Le Breuil, on the edge of Champagne next to Brie. This area is so cold, that even Meunier has a hard time ripening fully. Luckily, this over forty year old plot is well exposed, facing due south. It has a golden color that promises the spicy, cakey wild aromas and flavors that follow on the nose and in the mouth. I promise you that you will be the first person on your block to have a single vineyard Champagne from Le Breuil- it took me 28 trips to Champagne before my first visit! - Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer