Dehours & Fils Terriscope #22 Extra Brut Champagne
Jérôme Dehours / Mareuil-le-Port, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
The Avant-Garde Meunier Maestro Crashing the Party
Golden straw with shimmering copper reflections and an ultra-fine, persistent bubble. The complex, expressive nose delivers deep aromas of baked yellow apple, poached pear, toasted hazelnuts, wet chalk, dried herbs, and a savory hint of smoky brioche. Bone-dry and richly textured on the palate, anchored by laser-sharp acidity, a creamy mousse, and a long, deeply mineral, vinous finish.
⭐ (Masterclass grower Champagne with zero heavy dosage and pristine organic old-vine fruit; profoundly crisp, complex, and remarkably gentle on the head).
Pan-seared scallops, rich fish dishes, roasted poultry, or fine charcuterie.
Course five brings out the heavy artillery: Jérôme Dehours' Terriscope #22! Dehours is a total legend for letting Pinot Meunier step out of the shadows and take center stage, and this old-vine parcel expression is a masterpiece. It’s nutty, deeply savory, bone-dry, and packs so much character it almost makes you forget we wanted a 100% Campania farewell tour. Almost! What an absolute privilege to drink.