'La Grande Vigne' Pinot Meunier Extra Brut 2017 - Suenen

La Grande Vigne Pinot Meunier Extra Brut 2017 — Suenen

This La Grande Vigne Pinot Meunier Extra Brut 2017 from Suenen embodies a rare, precise and deeply distinctive expression of Pinot Meunier in Champagne. From a confidential single-parcel cuvée, this sparkling wine combines the flesh of Meunier, the tension of an Extra Brut dosage and a very pure reading of terroir: fresh apple, crisp pear, mirabelle plum, ripe citrus, lemon zest, white fruits, white flowers, fine brioche, almond, chalk, wet stone, sweet spices, salinity and a long mineral finish.

Suenen is among the most sought-after names of Champagne’s new generation, recognised for wines of great precision, remarkable energy and a demanding single-parcel approach. La Grande Vigne highlights here a rare expression of Pinot Meunier, far removed from simple fruitiness, with fine substance, delicate bubbles and saline tension that lengthens the palate. The 2017 vintage, fresher and more contrasting, gives a Champagne of relief, precision and character.

Terroir: La Grande Vigne, Meunier, freshness and Champagne precision

Pinot Meunier, often appreciated for its suppleness and fruit, can reach true textural depth, aromatic finesse and fine mineral complexity in its best expressions. In a single-parcel cuvée such as La Grande Vigne, it reveals a more precise, more taut and more gastronomic personality, supported by an Extra Brut dosage that highlights the purity of the wine.

At Suenen, the approach favours clarity, energy and a clear reading of place. The bubbles remain fine, the texture delicate, and the finish stretches out on chalky salinity. In 2017, the freshness of the vintage accentuates verticality, citrus precision and the mineral dimension, while preserving the subtle roundness and flesh characteristic of Pinot Meunier.

Tasting notes

Appearance: pale gold with brilliant reflections, fine effervescence and delicate mousse. The overall impression reflects the freshness of the 2017 vintage, the precision of the Extra Brut dosage and a gradual evolution towards greater aromatic complexity.

Nose: pure, fine and expressive, with fresh apple, crisp pear, mirabelle plum, ripe lemon, citrus zest, white fruits, white flowers, almond and fine brioche. With aeration, nuances of chalk, wet stone, sweet spices, light hazelnut, fine honey, dried herbs, discreet smoke and saline notes may appear.

Palate: lively, precise, textured and very fresh, with fine bubbles supporting delicate substance. Flavours of apple, pear, mirabelle plum, lemon, zest, almond, fine brioche, chalk and wet stone unfold with energy and clarity. The finish is long, saline, chalky and lightly spicy, with an impression of purity, tension and great Champagne precision.

Expression of the 2017 vintage

The 2017 vintage in Champagne produced wines of character, often marked by freshness, tension and a more chiselled than solar expression. In precision-driven cuvées, this year highlights aromatic clarity, saline dimension and delicate texture.

Today, this La Grande Vigne Pinot Meunier Extra Brut 2017 from Suenen can already seduce through its energy, fine bubbles and mineral directness after moderate aeration. With time, it will gain complexity around notes of hazelnut, fine honey, brioche, melted spices, light smoke, wet stone and chalk, while preserving the brightness of white fruits and the wine’s saline tension.