Champagne Waris Hubert 'Albescent' Grand Cru Avize Oger Cramant Extra Brut NV
A biodynamic Extra Brut from the Côte des Blancs, crafted from 100% Chardonnay from Avize, Oger, and Cramant. With vines around 40 years old, it shows lifted citrus, white flowers, and gentle almond notes on a vibrant, mineral-driven palate, capturing the chalky terroir and artisanal finesse of the estate. Waris Hubert represents the pinnacle of small-scale, biodynamically farmed Champagne production, a grower house that prioritises terroir expression and sustainable viticulture over volume. The 'Albescent' cuvée draws from three of the Côte des Blancs' most prestigious Grand Cru villages, each contributing distinct mineral character derived from their unique chalk compositions.
The Extra Brut dosage (minimal residual sugar) allows the wine's natural acidity and complexity to shine with remarkable clarity and precision. The result is a Champagne of uncommon elegance and refinement: bone-dry yet graceful, with the structure and complexity to age beautifully for ten to fifteen years, whilst offering immediate satisfaction and nuance now. Serve as an aperitif or alongside oysters, seafood, or delicate white fish to fully appreciate its crystalline purity. This is Champagne as serious winemakers craft it, a wine that demonstrates how biodynamic farming, old vines, and meticulous attention to detail can elevate Chardonnay into something truly transcendent, worthy of the most discerning palates.