Pierre Gerbais, Champagne Extra Brut Champs Viole (Chardonnay) [2020], NV (1.5L) MNTLCNO0124 Maritime Cabernet Franc from a

Maritime Cabernet Franc from a 500-acre biodynamic farm on Long Island Sound

Manta is a great value—and even better when shared

and dosage is kept very low to emphasize terroir transparency

textural mid-palate that makes it more than just crisp—it’s layered

Decant if drinking now

Pierre Gerbais, Champagne Extra Brut Champs Viole (Chardonnay) [2020], NV (1.5L) MNTLCNO0124 Maritime Cabernet Franc from aKimmeridgian limestonethe same fossil rich marl that defines Chablisunderlies this single vineyard Blanc de Blancs from Champagnes southernmost frontier. The Champs Viole parcel, originally selected by monks for its prime south facing hillside position, is planted to Chardonnay vines over fifty years old. Fourth generation vigneron Aurlien Gerbais converted to organic farming in the early 1990s after a health crisis from pesticide exposure, earning