Maison Taisne Riocour Blanc de Noirs (12%)

A non-vintage Champagne from Les Riceys in the Aube, made entirely from Pinot Noir. The maison was established in 1837 and is now led by the five de Taisne siblings, who began bottling their own wines in 2014. The wine is sourced mainly from the Tronchois and Val Germain vineyards and spends three years ageing on the lees, with around 10% reserve wines in the blend. It shows stone fruit, earthy and pastry aromas, red berry fruit and mineral tension on the palate, with a low dosage of 3.5g/L. The estate holds HVE Level 3 certification and is converting to organic status.