Maison 76 Verzy Grand Cru Brut Champagne

The Westby Collection is now a collection of three, with a fourth on the way! Maison 76 was born in the Côte de Blanc's Grand Cru village of Avize with Champagne Frank Bonville and is on the march! Hitting both curves of the horseshoe that is the Montagne de Reims. From the south's Bouzy, the journey continues north to the Grand Cru village of Verzy. In Verzy, it's cold. The grapes turn their backs on the sun and face north, making nature coax out their charms. Here we find Champagne Alain Lallement and its owner, Antoine Lallement, the collaborator behind the Maison 76 Verzy Grand Cru. Like Bouzy, in Verzy, Pinot Noir is king. 64% Pinot Noir and 36 Chardonnay. Chiseled, structured, with a sense of precision and crisp, snappy acidity, the Verzy Grand Cru shows its northern character. Laser-focused minerality. Underneath, cool-climate Pinot Noir lifted by mountain Chardonnay. Salty, with notes of white pepper, honey, ginger, high-toned citrus, red apple, grapefruit, with hints of smoke and blackcurrants landing on a dry, chalky finish. Pair now with scallops, risotto, fried vegetables, and big buttery cheeses, or put away. Verzys are built for the long run.