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Lamblot Intuition Nature 2023","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase vintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brut Nature; non-vintage Champagne produced entirely from the 2023 harvest \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34% Meunier, 23% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 23% mixed field varieties \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montagne de Reims, Massif de Saint-Thierry and Vallée de l’Ardre \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVine age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18–61 years \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predominantly Thanetian sand with a smaller proportion of Ypresian silt \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified organic since the 2021 vintage; biodynamic preparations, agroforestry and extensive cover crops \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-harvested into shallow containers to preserve intact bunches \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slowly pressed in a traditional wooden press, with the press fractions separated \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indigenous yeasts in 228- to 600-liter barrels, principally seasoned oak \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 11 months before bottling; unfined, unfiltered and not cold-stabilized \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low, generally around 15–20 mg\/L total at bottling \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTirage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22 g\/L sugar, below the more typical 24 g\/L, producing a particularly soft, fine mousse \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiddling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-riddled on traditional wooden pupitres \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorgement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 2025, performed manually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eà la volée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 g\/L \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12% \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16,360 bottles, 675 magnums, 100 jeroboams and 10 methuselahs \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested drinking window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026–2036\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium yellow-gold in color with an exceptionally fine, soft mousse. The nose is pronounced and distinctly vinous, opening with lemon peel and citrus oil before moving into red apple, pear and ripe white peach. Red berries, wildflowers and subtle herbal notes emerge with air, followed by bread dough, almond, warm spice and a light smoky reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is medium-plus to full-bodied, with concentrated orchard fruit and savory Meunier character balanced by bright, tangy acidity. Lemon, red apple, raspberry and white peach lead into pastry, crushed nuts, spice and salty earth. The texture is broad and creamy at first, but the wine tightens through the middle as its mineral structure becomes more apparent. It finishes long, dry and saline, with lingering citrus, chalk and lightly smoky notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly individual, deeply vinous Champagne that combines Meunier’s generosity with firm mineral energy and absolutely no dosage. It should appeal to drinkers who enjoy Jérôme Prévost, Cédric Bouchard and other Champagnes built around the quality and character of the base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-plus to full \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-plus to high \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMousse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine, soft and creamy \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit intensity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone-dry \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 g\/L \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saline, chalky and earthy \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, vinous and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with roast chicken, pork tenderloin, duck, grilled mushrooms, seared scallops, richer fish dishes, charcuterie, aged Comté or washed-rind cheeses. Serve around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–54°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a Zalto Universal or white Burgundy glass. Give the wine at least 15–20 minutes in the glass to allow the reduction and layered aromatics to unfold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamblot has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecertified organic since the 2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this 2023-base release qualifies as certified organically farmed. 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