2021 Prelat Les Reines Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature Champagne this isn't a carbon copy

this isn't a carbon copy of an elegant Meursault

and a cool

but barely enough wine to go around

The Terres Blanches — "white soils" — takes its name from the limestone and chalk that define this parcel

lamb chops with fresh herbs

2021 Prelat Les Reines Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature Champagne this isn't a carbon copyA neighbour and protg of Cdric Bouchard, Julien Prlat farms with organic principles and extremely low yields, producing single varietal, single parcel, single vintage Champagnes with zero dosage. Les Reines is 100% Cte des Bar Chardonnay fresh green pear, quince, and delicate floral notes with a weightless, mineral elegance.