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Adrien Dhondt-Grellet

Champagne Extra Brut
Dan au premier temps V18

Bottle 0,75 L

EUR 82.00

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Disgorging
10/2021
Dosage
Extra Brut
Cuvèe
Assemblage
Grapes
Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 30%, Meunier 20%
Winery area
Côte des Blancs
Winery category
Vignerons
Alcohol
12% Vol.
Product Code
DGPT18B0
Description

Champagne Adrien Dhondt-Grellet
Dan au premier temps V18

The Champagne Dan au premier temps by Dhondt-Grellet is an assemblage of Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Meunier (20%) from old vineyards, aged 40. 70% comes from the vintage 2018 and 30% is vin de réserve. Fine and delicate Champagne Extra Brut, perfect for an happy-hour.

Winery

Champagne Adrien Dhondt-Grellet

The Domaine Dhondt-Grelletfounded in 1986 by Éric Dhondt and Édith Grellet, was born from the decision to no longer sell their grapes to négociants, choosing instead to produce their own Champagne. The estate is located in Flavigny, near Avize, in the heart of the renowned Côte des Blancs, a territory symbolic of Chardonnay. From the very beginning, the goal has been to highlight the terroir and to produce identity-driven Champagnes that reflect the unique characteristics of this region.

In 2012, at just 25 years old, their son Adrien Dhondt took over the winemaking, bringing a new vision and an innovative approach to production. He tripled the estate’s vineyard area, bringing it to about 6 hectares, with vineyards in prestigious villages such as Cramant (Grand Cru)Cuis (Premier Cru)Sézanne, and Avenay-Val-d'Or. He expanded the range of Champagnes through parcels (lieux-dits) in Cramant and Cuis, pure expressions of Chardonnay. In 2017, he was named "Vigneron de l’Année" at the Trophées Champenois.

Adrien draws inspiration from organic and biodynamic viticulture, though he does not seek official certification. He practices peasant-style farming, avoiding the use of chemical productsherbicides, and insecticides, and enriches the soils with homemade compost. In some plots, he uses animal traction for plowing, respecting the natural balance of the vineyard. His philosophy aims for respectful cultivation, to produce wines that are alive, authentic, and deeply connected to their place of origin.

In the cellar, Adrien follows the same natural approach. He uses spontaneous fermentations in oak barrels, with indigenous yeasts. The wines undergo a short period of decanting, with no clarification or filtration, and a minimal use of sulfites. This process allows for precise expression of each cru’s characteristics, resulting in Champagnes that are pure, profound, and strongly tied to their terroir.

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