Wines from the village of Oiry are typically sold under the Cramant designation (we haven’t been able to find another Champagne with this single village designation, as yet), so this is a fine opportunity to taste Oiry’s distinctive, chalky terroir. Aurelien’s parcels contain some very old Chardonnay vines which make for some pungently mineral, stony wines.

The vins clairs are fermented partially in barrel, spend nine months on the lees. The base 2020 Oiry was fermented and aged for 9 months on the lees in a combination of stainless steel, 228L and 500L barrels, then aged in cellar for 24-36 months Disgorgement in July and December of 2023 and bottled with 4 g/l dosage.