Salima et Alain Cordeuil ‘Altitude 350’ Champagne AOC Brut Nature 2019

The pursuit of purity is perilous. Where does one hide their mistakes? Luckily for us, partners Salima and Alain Cordeuil seem to be immune to the pitfalls befallen by many on the quest for achieving greatness in the heralded (and, let’s be real, high-maintenance) Champagne AOC. They farm a little over 4 hectares of chardonnay and pinot noir vines and have been certified organic since 2015. Defining themselves by a commitment to minimal intervention, zero dosage, and long sur-latte aging, their wines are singular expressions of the extremely southern-situated subregion of Aube. Serious, but approachable, their wines seamlessly balance an eye for precision and an aura of whimsy. Hailing from 25-year old vines of chardonnay, this wine is aged in a combination of tank and large wooden foudres and then aged for an additional 3-5 years in bottle before being disgorged. Bright and fresh, it enlivens the palate with electric acidity and crisp, refreshing minerality. Treat yourself to intense aromatics and laser-beam focus; sipping on this is a masterclass in quiet luxury. Pair with fried chicken, it’s what dreams are made of. Certified organic, low-intervention/natural wine.