2012 J.L. Vergnon MSNL Chetillons et Mussettes Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Clos St. Denis Alicante Bouschet

Alicante Bouschet

the 2022 Château Cos D'Estournel is a monument in the making

Ugni Blanc with a smidgeon of Sauvignon Blanc

all wrapped in a lingering

2012 J.L. Vergnon MSNL Chetillons et Mussettes Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Clos St. Denis Alicante BouschetSpectacular Blanc de Blancs Champagne! Don't want to shell out $250+ for the current release of Pierre Peters' Chetillons? Try this for half that price (a quarter of the price for the Peters 2012!); you won't be disappointed, we promise you. This cuve was disgorged in April 2023, so it has had an extra year on the lees than the wine from the tasting note below. But that note is spot on. 95 points, Vinous "The 2012 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs MSNL