Parker über:
Champagne Bochot Extra Brut
-- Parker: From massal-selection Pinot Meunier planted in 2012 and disgorged in September 2024 with a dosage of two grams per liter, the NV Extra-Brut Bochot is based on the 2020 vintage, complemented by an equal part of reserve wines drawn from the 2016–2019 perpetual reserve. Sourced from a west-facing site where the fruit receives afternoon sun—preserving freshness—it opens with expressive aromas of wild strawberry, dried raspberry, peach and orange zest, mingled with pastry. Medium- to full-bodied, it is remarkably elegant in the context of what Pinot Meunier in the south of Champagne tends to produce, delivering a charming fruit core, racy acids and a long, saline finish. It’s a terrific cuvée of distinctive character.