Etienne Calsac 'L’Echappée Belle' NV' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

90 pts Vinous (Galloni)The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Échappée Belle was harvested in the Sézannais and the Marne Valley (and 1er Grauves). A sense of white pepper on white miso makes for a spicy nose, appetizing and bright. The palate is vivid with youthful mousse, foaming through the slender white wine. There is lemony verve, apple freshness and lively brightness, almost zesty on the dry finish. This is very enlivening and super bright. Dosage is 3gr/L.  - By Antonio Galloni on October 2023100% ChardonnayDosage: 3g/L'L’Echappée Belle' translates to 'The Great Escape.' 70% of the base wine comes from one vintage and 30% from reserve wines. Vineyard sources are a majority from the 1er Cru village of Grauves in the Cote des Blancs, known for its cooler microclimate, plus some from theCôte de Sézanne and the Marne. The Grauves vineyards were planted by Etienne’s grandparents, who are both from the village. The perpetual reserve wine for this cuvée goes back to 2011. About 25% of the