With his recent induction (after only his second release) into the exclusive Terre et Vins, a collective of progressive and highly regarded winegrowers in Champagne such as Pascal Agrapart and Raphael Bérêche, it is clear that Fabien’s wines are turning heads. The Cazé line up starts with his “Naturellement” cuvée which is a pure and bracing rendition of 100% Pinot Meunier. As with many top vignerons in the region, he also produces a range of tiny parcellaire cuvées highlighting specific grape varieties and terroirs. In general, these are aged for a longer period en tirage before release. The term “rising star” gets casually tossed around a little too often in today’s wine world. That said, the Cazé-Thibaut Champagnes have already caught the attention of many Champagne lovers and professionals, and are sure to develop a loyal following in the years to come. 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier; 10% Pinot Noir. East-facing hillside parcel planted to all three grapes on the Vallée de la Marne's right bank in the village of Châtillon-sur-Marne. Massale selection plantings from 1969. Sandy clay topsoil over limestone. Grapes are picked by hand when fully ripe and are then pressed slowly and gently. All juice is moved by gravity into steel tank. Once each parcel is pressed, the juice is transferred from tank into 50% tank, 50% 228, 350, and 330L barrels for a long, cold, and slow native yeast fermentation. 100% malolactic fermentation, unfined and unfiltered. 54 months sur lattes, 1.8g/l dosage. 2,032 bottles. Made from a single vintage of a blend on the right bank of Vallee de la Marne. Naturally farmed and produced.