2004 Pascal Doquet, ‘Champ d'Alouettes’, Les Mesnil Grand Cru, Brut, Champagne, France

2004 Pascal Doquet, ‘Champ d'Alouettes’, Les Mesnil Grand Cru, Brut, Champagne, France

100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger. Disgorged 2022. The first bottling of this wine, from Pascal's inaugural vintage under his own name.

Pascal has been working in his family vineyards since 1982. Upon his father's retirement in 1995 he took over his family estate, Doquet-Jeanmaire. In 2004 he established his namesake domaine, splitting the family's vineyards with his sister, so he could pursue a heightened focus on natural farming practices and vineyard health -- today his vineyards are certified organic. All of Pascals wines see at least three months aging before disgorgement, while other vilification techniques vary by cuvee.