Dhondt-Grellet, Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru 'Les Terres Fines', NV [2021]

Name: Dhondt-Grellet, Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru 'Les Terres Fines', NV [2021]
Brand: Dhondt-Grellet
SKU: NYC-1-GCR-`GCRU9756-21`-091025-2
Price: 119.99 USD
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Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

by Dhondt-Grellet

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What is this wine?

Dhondt-Grellet is a highly regarded grower estate in the Côte des Blancs, now run by Adrien Dhondt, who has quickly become one of the region’s rising stars. Farming is biodynamic, and the domaine’s style emphasizes purity, precision, and terroir transparency. Les Terres Fines is a Blanc de Blancs sourced from Chardonnay vines in the premier cru village of Cuis, on chalky soils that yield wines of finesse and tension. This cuvée is based on the 2021 harvest, blended with reserve wines kept in a perpetual solera.

Why get this wine?

Adrien Dhondt is part of Champagne’s new generation of growers earning international acclaim for their expressive, terroir-driven bottlings. Les Terres Fines captures the elegance of Cuis Chardonnay with chalky minerality and layered depth from the solera reserves. Demand for Dhondt-Grellet’s wines continues to outpace supply, making this an essential bottle for Champagne lovers seeking grower precision and character.

What does this wine taste like?

Lively and refined, with citrus, green apple, and pear lifted by chalky freshness. Hints of almond, brioche, and white flowers add complexity, leading to a long, saline finish.

When should you drink this wine?

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, sushi, or goat cheese. Drink now for brightness, or cellar 3–6 years for additional depth. Serve well-chilled.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 92

"The NV Extra Brut Les Terres Fines Cuis Premier Cru is a powerful, explosive wine. Old Chardonnay vines in Cuis yield a rich, heady Blanc de Blancs endowed with tons of character. Readers will find a bold, ample Champagne for the dinner table. There is something super-classic about the Terres Fines that is hugely appealing. This release is based on 2019, with 30% reserve wines from a perpetual reserve that dates back to 1986. Vinification in barrel, with full malolactic fermentation, amplifies Chardonnay's character. Sage, mint, chamomile and dried flowers add considerable nuance throughout. Dosage is 1.5gr/L. Disgorged: May, 2022. Drink: 2023-2030." -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

RP 95

"The latest NV Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Les Terres Fines, based on the 2021 vintage and disgorged in April 2024 with a dosage of 2.5 grams per liter, is sourced from small parcels scattered around Cuis with northeast exposures, complemented by about one-third from Grauves, which face both northeast and southwest, offering a complete representation of the northern part of the Côte des Blancs. The parcels that contribute to Les Terres Fines were planted between the 1950s and 2014, at different times, in other words. Matured for 11 months in 228-liter barrels (around one-third new) and enriched by 30% perpetual blend dating back to 1986, it unfurls from the glass with scents of biscuit, dried white flowers, crisp citrus fruit and toasted hazelnuts. Medium-bodied and with a pillowy mousse, it is slightly more linear than Roc Solare, laden with tangy acids and an abundance of chalky dry extract. Adrien notes that “the profile of 2021 base is more vertical” compared to the three previous renditions, which were shaped by sunnier conditions, and the wine reflects this. Drink: 2024-2036." -Kristaps Karklins

Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay
Vintage

NV
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

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