Since its founding in 1735, Champagne Mandois has been family owned. All these years later, and with a commitment to farming organically, Mandois still produces exceptional Champagne. Their Brut Origine is comprised of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Menuier. Very fine bubbles show off a creaminess to this Champagne, and this offers notes of apricot, lemon peel, lime kefir, light flaky biscuit notes and fresh ocean breeze. There is a beautiful integration with the various overlapping flavors and though the acidity is spot on, the wine itself exudes a clean and vibrant freshness. The average age of the vines is just 25 years old, so there is a playful youthfulness to this, which excites the palate and make this brut very engaging. The wine was aged in mainly stainless steel with just 10% of the wine in oak, hence the bright liveliness, while the light oak treatment provides additional structure. After three years aging in bottle the wine was released and for this quality at this price, Mandois is a no-brainer. ORIGIN: Pierry, France. www.champagne-mandois.fr/en/
