09.15h one Monday morning in April at Champagne Verrier in Etoges on the little known Coteaux du Petit Morin, which runs southwest of the Cote des Blancs. We were brought here by a bottle of Emmanuel Verrier’s Champagne Tradition that we drank at Chateau d’Etoges one frigid February night. Aromas of citrus zest & lilac (?!) in this blend of mainly Pinot Meunier with Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Emmanuel’s entire range is fabulous but another standout for us is his broad, rich 2015.
