One of our favorite addresses in Chouilly, we’ve worked directly with R. & L. Legras since the start at Envoyer, and their Champagnes remain among the most compelling buys in the category with stable, sensible pricing. We’re thrilled to offer the 2014 Présidence Vieilles Vignes, a client favorite we’ve been awaiting, and this was just released earlier this year. Legras rarely issues new releases, keeping the wines in the cellar until they are absolutely ready, which is why most houses are on 2018, and they are just releasing their 2014. Sourced from old-vine Chardonnay in Chouilly Grand Cru, the wine is a pure Blanc de Blancs with primary fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation for balance, extended aging on the lees, and finished with a restrained 5-gram dosage. The classic, cool 2014 season shows lemon oil, white peach, chalk, and toasted almond, carried by a fine, persistent bead and a long, mineral finish. It is a complete, grand-cru expression with real mid-palate weight and the structure to improve for a decade-plus, built on the Côte des Blancs’ standout 2014 Chardonnay, and shows exactly why Présidence is such a loved cuvée. This is an incredible bottle of Champagne, from the raw material to the cellar work, and at this price, it's a top buy for vintage, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs really worth checking out!