Lelarge-Pugeot Traditional Extra Brut Magnum

"The family's entry-level stunner features a Meunier-dominant blend that spotlights the drive and poise of the estate’s leading lady, the underappreciated Pinot Meunier variety. This bottling is the platonic ideal of growers’ champagne, seamlessly weaving the high-toned mineral streak of Vrigny with the delicate and more savory leaning aromas of this red-dominant cépage, drawn from a total of 30 parcels within Vrigny. The current release, based on the 2017 vintage with around 30% reserve wines, sees 6 months in tank before bottling and a further 3 years on the lees in bottle. Pale golden yellow with a persistent effervescence, this creamy Champagne offers a great depth of rich, ripe apples, apricots, and a tangy orange zest notes." - Vino al Vino