Benoit Dehu 'La Rue des Noyers', Champagne, France NV Peju it is clearly a classic

it is clearly a classic statement on the Margaux appellation

jammy Merlot

The is the first vintage of this simultaneously crisp

and eucalyptus

with woodsy tea

Benoit Dehu 'La Rue des Noyers', Champagne, France NV Peju it is clearly a classicThe NV Cuve La Rue des Noyers is classy, elegant and polished, all in the understated style of the year. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile and spice are all nicely layered. Soft contours wrap it all together in style. Consisting of 100% Meunier from a biodynamically farmed site in Fossoy, this was aged in barrels mostly made from trees in the surrounding forest. The 2018 is a bit lighter than some recent years, but there is plenty of subtle intensity