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Pierre Gerbais, Champagne Bochot Pinot Meunier Extra Brut [2016-2021], NV

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Pierre Gerbais
$114.99
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Pinot Meunier almost never gets a bottle to itself, and it almost never grows on Kimmeridgian limestone. Bochot is both. The domaine planted this small west-facing parcel in Celles-sur-Ource in the early 2010s using massale cuttings from the estate's older vines, out in the Cote des Bar, the southern edge of Champagne that sits closer to Chablis than to Reims. Aurelien Gerbais, the fourth generation here, has spent his tenure since 2011 turning the domaine into a set of single-parcel bottlings rather than a house blend. The wine is fermented and put through full malolactic in stainless steel, blended with a perpetual reserve running back to 2016, aged thirty-six months on lattes and finished at 3 g/L extra brut. Meunier usually plays the supporting role, valued for softness and early drinking; on limestone, with essentially no dosage, it comes out taut, savory and unexpectedly serious.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The NV Extra Brut Bochot is a pure Pinot Meunier from Celles-sur-Ource resulting from a perpetual reserve containing vintages 2016 to 2019. Smoke and the tart, alluring aroma of umeshu plum take center stage on the slender yet expansive palate of this bright, fresh wine. The finest bubbles pervade this brightness, adding energy and drive. This extra brut is unusual and beautifully citric on the long finish." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

94 points

"From massal-selection Pinot Meunier planted in 2012 and disgorged in September 2024 with a dosage of two grams per liter, the NV Extra-Brut Bochot is based on the 2020 vintage, complemented by an equal part of reserve wines drawn from the 2016–2019 perpetual reserve. Sourced from a west-facing site where the fruit receives afternoon sun—preserving freshness—it opens with expressive aromas of wild strawberry, dried raspberry, peach and orange zest, mingled with pastry. Medium- to full-bodied, it is remarkably elegant in the context of what Pinot Meunier in the south of Champagne tends to produce, delivering a charming fruit core, racy acids and a long, saline finish. It’s a terrific cuvée of distinctive character." —Kristaps Karklins

More about Pierre Gerbais

Fourth-generation domaine in the Aube champagne region, now run by Pascal and his son Aurélien. Organic vineyards, minimal intervention, and a real sense of terroir. Their 'Grains de Celles' is one of those entry-level Champagnes that punches above its price and makes you remember why Champagne matters.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Meunier

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Perfect Pairings

Fried chicken, mushroom toast, roast pork loin, a bowl of clams in white wine, or a mixed charcuterie board with cornichons and mustard.

Tasting Profile

Dry and medium-bodied, with yellow apple, quince, brioche and a smoky, savory edge. Fine persistent mousse, firm acidity, and a stony, bone-dry finish.

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