Champagne Henri Dosnon Brut Selection N/V
Fresh and juicy. Full-bodied, rounded, soft in taste with good structure. Delicate rounded taste complemented by mineral notes and shades of brioche.
“Henri Dosnon“, a label named in honour of Davy’s grandfather. Dosnon’s champagnes are expertly crafted, highlighting the mineral richness of the Côte des Bar terroir.
$330
The vintage
Winery
Champagne DosnonAppellation & Region
Côte des Bar, ChampagneBlend
90% Pinot Noir, 10% ChardonnaySoil
Kimmeridgian limestoneAlcohol Content
13%Average age of vines
25 yearsVineyards & Vinification
Base wine from 2021 and reserve wine from 2020.
Hand harvested. Fermented in steel. Aged in bottle for 20 months before disgorgement and finished with a dosage of 9 g/L.
In the press
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate | 90 points
“The NV Henri Dosnon Brut Sélection is a citrus coloured Côte des Bar cuvée with a bright and floral bouquet of ripe lemons. Very fresh and perfectly round, this is a light and fruity but well-structured Pinot Noir Champagne with a bit of Chardonnay, good finesse and persistent fruit aromatics. Tasted July 2018.”
Wine Spectator, Alison Napjus | 91 points
“This harmonious version is bright, with tangy acidity enlivening the flavors of cantaloupe, star fruit, pastry cream and lemon preserves. Offers a chalk-tinged undertow and a spiced finish that lingers.”
The Winery
Champagne Dosnon is located in Avirey-Lingey, in the heart of the unique terroir known as La Côte des Bar. Situated in the southern part of the Champagne region, the vineyards lie on rolling hills of hard limestone soils, similar to those found in Chablis.The terroir, characterised by clayey-limestone soils, imparts particularly rich aromas and flavours to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which develop exceptional finesse and fruitiness as they age
Dosnon’s champagnes are expertly crafted, highlighting the mineral richness of the Côte des Bar terroir. Fermented in Puligny-Montrachet barrels, resulting in champagnes with a mineral complexity reminiscent of Chablis with bubbles. With minimal dosage, the wines’ natural character shines through. Additionally, none of the wines undergo fining or filtration.
