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Romain Henin, La Bulle Libre Meunier tu dors 2022
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Description
This is a small-scale champagne from the Champagne region of France, made with 100% Pinot Meunier grapes, based on the 2022 vintage. The winery adheres to zero sugar (Zero Dosage) and presents the purest expression of the terroir. This wine is the only special edition released by the winery and will not be produced again in the future, making it highly valuable for rare collection. The wine has a light and tense body, with delicate bubbles, emitting mature fruit aromas and fresh acidity, and a clean and refreshing aftertaste. It is suitable for pairing with seafood and light dishes, and is also excellent for individual tasting to appreciate the unique charm of the Pinot Meunier grapes. Highlights: Limited edition, zero sugar, rare collection edition.
About the Producer
Romain Hénin is a popular champagne maker who has been gaining popularity recently. He studied at the wineschool of Avize and trained at Henri Giraud before starting his own champagne production in 2016. In 2021, he took over the family estate in Ay, Vallée de la Marne, from his father Pascal Hénin. Romain's main focus is to revive and improve the health of the soils in his vineyards. He even experimented by burying his boxer shorts in the ground to observe the activity of microorganisms. Romain Henin obtained his BTS viti-oeno in 2011 and started his own organic and biodynamic vineyard. Despite facing challenges like mildew and frost in the early years, he remained committed to producing wines without added inputs or sulphites. He gradually expanded the organic farming and biodynamic practices to the entire family estate, with the goal of cultivating the entire estate in an organic and biodynamic manner. He also ventured into agroforestry. Today, Romain Henin's champagnes are highly sought after by a younger generation of Champagne winegrowers who are challenging traditional practices. It is expected that Romain and his brother Thomas will continue to impress and delight wine enthusiasts with their vintages in the future.
