Salima et Alain Cordeuil 'Origines' 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 65-year-old vines, this chardonnay-pinot noir blend is aged entirely in stainless steel and for an additional 3-5 years in bottle prior to disgorgement. Fleshy fruit and delicate florals joyously accompany sleek salinity and smoky minerality. Crisp acidity lends structural support to an ethereal and opulent mousse. Perfect for a breakfast Champagne cocktail or pair with freshly shucked oysters, no garnish. Let this be your squeeze of lemon. Certified organic, low-intervention/natural wine.