Herve Rafflin, Champagne 1er Cru Millesime, 2014 CS20230629 but not heavy—powerful yet lifted

but not heavy—powerful yet lifted

Cardenal 2022 offers versatility and charm

consistently yields wines of depth

hints of crushed flower and clove

Herve Rafflin, Champagne 1er Cru Millesime, 2014 CS20230629 but not heavy—powerful yet liftedHerv Rafflin farms just five hectares of Premier Cru vineyard across three villages on the Montagne de ReimsLudes, Rilly la Montagne, and Chigny les Rosesproducing between four hundred and a thousand cases per year depending on the vintage. The domaine traces its roots to 1840, but Herv transformed it after taking over in 2001, converting to certified organic viticulture and embracing a natural winemaking philosophy. His plantings lean heavily on