Olivier Horiot Champagne Brut Nature Metisses NV ['22 Base] NO20230705 The palate impresses with its

The palate impresses with its energy and the swirls of blackberries

bitter liqueur that can substitute for both classic sweet vermouths and alpine digestive tonics

with structure and finesse from one of Piedmont's most revered producers

and built around acid and minerality

Olivier Horiot Champagne Brut Nature Metisses NV ['22 Base] NO20230705 The palate impresses with itsMetisses means hybrid, and the name nods to the unusual blend at its core: roughly 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Blanc from Les Riceys, vinified separately, then blended with reserve wine held in foudre under a perpetual solera system. This is the workhorse cuvee in Olivier Horiot's biodynamic lineup, but workhorse in the Horiot sense means vintage quality fruit, native yeast, oak aging, and zero dosage. The '22 base brings a cool, mineral profile