A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th on...
In the glass, vintage 2004 shows a brilliant pale gold with a remarkably fine, energetic bead. The nose is aristocratic and mineral-driven, opening with crushed chalk and flint before softening into white flowers, lemon zest, and a faint hint of toasted brioche.
On the palate, the wine is razor-sharp and structural. It leads with an electric acidity and notes of green apple and white peach, supported by a weightless, creamy texture. The finish is exceptionally long and saline, vibrating with a tension that suggests decades of life ahead. It is a pure, transparent expression of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir, favoring architectural elegance over raw power.
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