NV R. Pouillon & Fils Grande Vallee Extra Brut, Champagne, France (750ml) Arneis with loads of wild raspberries

with loads of wild raspberries that leap from the glass along with notes of strawberries

Beams of acidity and minerality give the 2013 much of its energy and delineation

Green apple also shines through

followed by orange peel and nutmeg

NV R. Pouillon & Fils Grande Vallee Extra Brut, Champagne, France (750ml) Arneis with loads of wild raspberriesWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Grand Valle is an expression of the Valle de la Marne through the Pouillon lens. It is a blend of all of Pouillons holdings relative to what those vineyars are comprised of roughly 65% pinot noir, 20% pinot meunier, and 15% chardonnay. This cuve has evolved over time and improved in quality to better reflect the evolution of the domaine at large. Formerly known as "Rserve Brut", the "Grande Valle" cuve is fermented with native