Terre de Moines Premier Cru Brut Nature 2018

See: Liquid gold

Smell: Bourbon vanilla, almonds and honeysuckle 

Taste: Marzipan and buttered toast give way to damp earth and moss

Pair: Enjoy this cuvée alongside sharp aged cheeses and fresh pomegranate seeds. Or pour it for a toast before a night out with friends. 

Celebrate: You met a steady stream of day hikers on the main path but lost them at the fork. The trail less traveled brought you to a serene spot surrounded by moss-covered rocks. All is quiet except for birdsong and the faint sound of water rushing over the falls high above you. You’ve found the perfect place for a cold cup of bubbles.

Village: Cumières

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Vintage: 100% 2018

Varietal: 100% pinot meunier

Disgorgement: October 2023

Dosage: 0 g/l

In 1785, Joseph Plateau began producing Champagne at his estate in the village of Cumières and managing vineyards in the diverse terroir of Cumières and neighboring villages Ay, Damery, Champillon and Hautvillers.

Now, nearly 300 years later, the 7-hectare estate rests securely in the hands of Aurélie Robinet and her mother, Muriel Vadin. Champagne industry veterans in their own rights, the women took over the family business after Muriel’s husband Jean-Luc’s sudden passing, and together they are upholding tradition while guiding the domaine in new and exciting directions. They are committed to continuing the organic and biodynamic farming methods that Jean-Luc established in 2012 and abstaining from the use of herbicides. They even keep chickens in the vineyards to provide natural fertilizer.

Fermentation at very cold temperatures and their preference for minimal dosage present as clean, fresh, unique cuvées that are extremely expressive of the region while also having a particular identity of their own. Known for their flagship pinot meunier-dominant, non-vintage cuvées, the women of Vadin-Plateau also produce an impressive selection of single-vintage, single-vineyard Champagnes that embody the distinct terroir of the region.

We Care Deeply About Your Grower Champagne.

Select “pick up” during check out, and we’ll safely store your bubbles in our temperature-controlled cave until you can collect them. Once we notify you that your order is ready, pop by at your convenience to pick it up and enjoy a splash. Or, if you prefer, give us a call, and we’ll bring it to you curbside.

Our new compostable, insulated packaging keeps your Champagne safe from breakage and at a constant temperature from our cave to you. Even so, we monitor the weather where you are, and if we feel that extreme heat or cold may affect the quality of your bubbles, we’ll be in touch to offer you options.

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