{"product_id":"benoit-dehu-cuvee-initiation-nv-750ml","title":"Benoit Dehu Initiation Champagne NV (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1213\" align=\"center\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBenoît Déhu’s La Rue des Noyers is one of the more compelling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChampagnes we’ve had on the shelf recently, especially for anyone who gravitates toward grower producers and site-driven bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1499\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe wine comes from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea single biodynamically farmed parcel \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e Fossoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Vallée de la Marne,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanted entirely to Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRather than blending across multiple vineyards,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDéhu treats this cuvée as a true vineyard expression\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the vintage and the site to shape the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1791\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 2018 was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged for 11 months \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e barrel on the lees before bottling\u003c\/span\u003e, which gives the wine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture and structure without masking its freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe oak is not about flavor as much as form. It adds depth through the mid-palate and a gentle frame that supports the fruit and mineral profile.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with no dosage\u003c\/span\u003e, the wine remains dry, precise, and fully transparent to the character of the vineyard and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2336\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe glass, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeunier shows \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003ecredible dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard fruit, subtle spice, and a lightly savory note unfold with air,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarried by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine mousse and a clean, mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe combination of barrel aging and zero dosage gives it both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreadth and precision\u003c\/span\u003e, which is a balance that Meunier handles beautifully when grown and farmed with this level of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2629\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Champagne drinkers who appreciate producers like Laherte Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor other terroir-driven growers, this bottling is worth a look. Single parcel, 100% Meunier, biodynamic farming, and non-dosé is a very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003etentional set of choices, and you can taste that clarity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark1ulnb8aqv\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eevery glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick Beverage Company","offers":[{"title":"750 Ml","offer_id":43001334530257,"sku":"210000003944","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8561\/7873\/files\/dehuinitiation.jpg?v=1775753211","url":"https:\/\/www.pogoswine.com\/products\/benoit-dehu-cuvee-initiation-nv-750ml","provider":"Pogos Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}