Domaine de Bichery, Champagne 'La Source' 2022 Advanced this bottling comes from 50-year-old

this bottling comes from 50-year-old vines planted in limestone clay soils on a north facing slope in Chateau-Chalon

endless finish

and pretty much all the yellow fruit you can think of

Patrick and Sara use whole bunches judiciously for fruit purity and juiciness while not seeking a ton of stemminess

A pretty unique bottling

Domaine de Bichery, Champagne 'La Source' 2022 Advanced this bottling comes from 50-year-oldPlace: Champagne, France Grape: Pinot Noir + Chardonnay Vibe: Indulgent Had this in Paris recently (don't even worry about it) and it blew the top of my head off. Rich, vinous, gastronomic Champagne par excellence. 50 50 Chardy Pinot taken from the domaine's ten plots, 40% vinified in Burg barrels and the remainder in stainless. The name is a nod to the cuve symbolising the launch of the estate, and what an estate it is. Incredibly precise, pure