and wild mushrooms

save for one particularly hot spell that re-started the ripening process

which was served to Queen Marie-Antoinette in 1785

The champagne is put together from (18% Chardonnay

denis patoux vintage 2017 Champagne bucket and wild mushroomsDenis Patoux Vintage 2017 The Champagne vintage of 2017 began with promise, but several challenges arose during the process. Warm and dry conditions accelerated budburst and flowering from late spring to early summer. However, August brought rainfall, leading to a botrytis outbreak and necessitating a swift harvest. For some producers, it became the shortest harvest on record. Chardonnay consistently showed quality, and Pinot Noir had some