2021 Legrand Latour Eocene Brut Nature, Champagne, France Domaine du Gringet Mars Shinshu’s blue-labeled Iwai (pronounced

Mars Shinshu’s blue-labeled Iwai (pronounced E-Y) is kicked up to 45% ABV for further cocktailing versatility

Varieties: About 30% Mencía with equal parts Caiño Redondo

semi-carbonic maceration in large vats (cement

Soils: Limestone scree

where it fermented and rested on lees for fifteen months

2021 Legrand Latour Eocene Brut Nature, Champagne, France Domaine du Gringet Mars Shinshu’s blue-labeled Iwai (pronouncedEocene includes all geologic periods that formed the land 34 56 million years ago. From vineyards grown in clay loamy, sandy, and green clay soils in the village of Verneuil, this 50 50 blend of Chardonnay and Meunier is fine tuned and energetic with lovely weight and length. 12 months in barrels on the fine lees; 40 months sur lattes; zero dosage. 1 btl per customer. Arrives May 2026.