Herve Rafflin La Nature'L Premier Cru Extra Brut 750ml

Hervé Rafflin La Nature'L Premier Cru Extra Brut — Montagne de Reims, Champagne

Hervé Rafflin took over his family's small estate in 2001, though the family's roots in Champagne stretch back to the 1840s. Farming 5 hectares across four premier cru villages — Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes, Rilly-la-Montagne, and Taissy — in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, Rafflin is the definition of grower Champagne: small production (no more than 9,000 bottles of this cuvée), certified organic as of 2021, and guided by the philosophy that nature dictates business, not demand. La Nature'L is the estate's flagship and most widely produced bottling — and it's easy to understand why.

The blend is 38% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, and 26% Pinot Meunier, drawn from 30–40 year old vines on ancient limestone, marl, and chalk soils. Aged 8 months in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation and dosed at just 1.8 g/L, this is Extra Brut in the truest sense. The nose is vivacious and pure — citrus, white flowers, and a subtle touch of baked bread. On the palate, bright salivating acidity drives through to a long, clean, refreshing finish. Unpretentious, delicious, and always reflective of the growing season.

"Delicious, unpretentious, and always reflective of the growing season and the unique terroir of the Montagne de Reims. At Rafflin, nature dictates business, not demand." — Hervé Rafflin

• Producer: Hervé Rafflin, Chigny-les-Roses, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
• Appellation: Champagne Premier Cru
• Blend: 38% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Meunier
• Dosage: 1.8 g/L (Extra Brut)
• Farming: Certified Organic (as of 2021)
• Aging: 8 months in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation
• Production: ~9,000 bottles
• ABV: 12.5%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus, white flowers, baked bread, bright acidity, long clean finish
• Best Paired With: Fresh cheeses, oysters, raw bar, buttered popcorn, light seafood

A grower Champagne of rare integrity — certified organic, tiny production, and priced well below its quality level. One of the most honest bottles of Champagne you'll find.