Etienne Calsac, Champagne Val d'Hermite Blanc de Noirs (Base 2022), NV msk_champ_ps_22 2023 brought ripe fruit to

2023 brought ripe fruit to balance that natural freshness

or anchoring elegant cocktails

almost salty finish

A Merlot-led blend rounded out with Cabernet Franc

Etienne Calsac, Champagne Val d'Hermite Blanc de Noirs (Base 2022), NV msk_champ_ps_22 2023 brought ripe fruit toEtienne Calsac is one of the rising grower stars of the Cote des Blancs, who took over his grandparents' Avize vines in 2010 at age 26 and built a domaine making terroir driven Champagne from start to finish. While more than 95% of his holdings are Chardonnay, Val d'Hermite is his Blanc de Noirs, a comparatively rare red grape bottling from him that brings more weight and breadth than his chalky Blancs de Blancs. On a 2022 base, it's a structured,