Champagne Simon Rion Blanc de Blancs 2020

A finely etched Blanc de Blancs from Courmas in the Montagne de Reims, this 2020 shows crystalline tension and chalk-tinged salinity. Ripe vintage fruit—green apple, lemon zest and a touch of white peach—meets an Extra Brut framework, the 2.6 g/L dosage keeping everything taut and precise. Fermented mainly in tank with a discreet oak component (about 20%) and partial malolactic, it balances cream-lined texture with bright acidity. The finish is long, dry and mineral, with subtle brioche complexity. A superb match for oysters, sashimi-grade salmon or fresh goat’s cheese.