Edouard Brun Cuvee Speciale Brut NV 37.5clEdouard Brun is a small, family owned Champagne House in the revered Grand Cru village of A. Founded in 1898, the House has stepped out of the shadow of history in recent years, evolving from a very traditional approach to a modern and fruit driven style. The wines are all the better for it. This half bottle of the Cuve Speciale captures all the richness and depth of the house style. Brun uses old oak to ferment a portion of its Pinot Noir grapes,

spicy and woody oak and a firm saline mineral quality as it  unfurls in the glass

crunchy and fresh

and you can see why the wine world has been getting itself into such a tizz about this wine since its release in 2020

ultimately discovering an old

floral notes and blueberries

The surprising richness and depth of the Cuvée Speciale comes from the fact that it was partially fermented in old oak

Pleasantly full-bodied

the wine strikes a perfect balance with its creamy mousse and invigorating freshness

he finally got his hands on them and the resulting wine is joyous

herbaceous aromas with green apple joins spicier notes of cinnamon

Excellent as a digestif but also accompanies desserts

rich chicken and mushroom pie