Olivier Horiot 'En Valingrain' Coteaux Champenois Riceys Blanc Champagne Brut Nature, 2021 giacellar and star anise

and star anise

The fruit really shines in this bottle and packs quite the punch at first

Herbal and Citrus notes are plentiful in this bottling

This is a serious wine

Olivier Horiot 'En Valingrain' Coteaux Champenois Riceys Blanc Champagne Brut Nature, 2021 giacellar and star aniseOlivier Horiot's 'En Valingrain' Coteaux Champenois features a co ferment of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grapes grown in Kimmeridgian and chalk soil. Produced in small batches of 336 bottles, this biodynamic (not certified) wine is aged on lees for a year, creating a unique and delicious bottling. Pair with lardon or soft cheeses or a spicy curry.