NV Herbert & Co., '1000%' Pinot Meunier Extra Brut, Champagne 750ml

Harvest date: 2020, Only 1515 Bottle Produced
9 months in Burgundy barrels
then 3 years on lees
Bottling: July2021
Disgorged: March2024
Extra Brut dosage 2.5gr/L

Formerly developed and marketed as Didier Herbert DH, this wine is created in the same inimitable style; purely from Meunier grapes, coming from vineyards in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru parcels of Rilly-La-Montagne, Ludes, Trois-Puits and Verzenay, Mailly. Vinification takes place in 228L Burgundy barriques, with three years lees ageing. On the nose there is a lovely smokey element and rich, forest fruits. On the palate there is great weight and an incredible central line of sweet fruit. Layered, complex and frankly delicious!

Working alongside his father at Maison Didier Herbert, in 2016 Thomas Herbert began experimenting with developing his own specific cuvées. Originally sold under his family’s brand ‘Didier Herbert’ his ‘DH’ cuvées received praise for their incredible depth and power. Eight years on and he has now created his own independent brand to better represent the singular style of Champagnes he creates and his winemaking philosophy – terroir focussed with sustainable practices and low intervention at the heart.