Paul Gadiot, Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Precurseur, 2016 CS20230901 and wife Alexandra established the

and wife Alexandra established the vineyard in 1996

While it’s approachable now

pop open with oysters

while 80% of the base wine ages in oak for roundness

highlights the vineyard’s signature combination of power and finesse

Paul Gadiot, Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Precurseur, 2016 CS20230901 and wife Alexandra established thePaul Gadiots Prcurseur Extra Brut 2016 is a Premier Cru Champagne from the Ponson family in Montagne de Reims. Made from 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, and 25% Meunier, it's biodynamically farmed, fermented with native yeasts, and aged 87 months on lees before disgorgement with zero dosage. The 2016 shows richness and purityapricot, almond, dried flowers, and creamy texture over a dense mineral core. A striking, low intervention vintage Champagne