2018 Vincent Cuillier L’Arbre Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature [V92] WINE

Producer: Vincent Cuillier  
Region: Champagne, France  
Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay  
Year: 2018 

Vinous, 92 Points 

“The 2018 Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs L’Arbre is such a pleasure to taste.  Creamy and ample in the glass, the 2018 offers a compelling mix of Meunier richness and brighter, more saline accents that serve as an attractive counterpoint.  Spice, dried pear, chamomile, dried flowers and ginger build nicely with time in the glass, leading to a vibrant, bracing finish.”  

Winemaker Notes: 

“L’Arbre is about pride of place for Vincent Cuillier. It is the family’s most historic parcel and where he began his explorations in natural viticulture and vitiforestry. The name “L’Arbre” (Tree) is a nod to his extensive work planting trees and increasing biodiversity. This 100% Meunier is exclusively made as a zero-dosage vintage Champagne. The depth and complexity of the wine speaks to Cuillier’s dedication and deft hand in the vines and cellar. 

As befitting a fine 100% Pinot Meunier wine from this region, this shows plump forward berry fruit notes kept in line by crisp acidity and fine complex mineral based lines.
Indigenous yeast fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tank, followed by a full year of tank aging. This vintage cuvée spends the requisite 36 months sur lattes and sees no fining or filtration before being disgorged by hand with zero dosage.” 

Alcohol: 12% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.