{"title":"Champagne Benoît Déhu, Fossoy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoît Déhu isn’t just making Champagne - he’s on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emission\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prove that Meunier is the rockstar grape of the Vallée de la Marne. After a stint at Bollinger, this 8th-generation winemaker ditched the corporate playbook and went full rebel, snatching a prized vineyard from his family’s historic estate, turning it into his biodynamic playground. Certified since 2015, he farms his \"monopole\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Rue des Noyers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vineyard with a horse and ferments his grapes in oak barrels he crafts himself from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehis family’s Fossoy forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHis wines are pure, unfiltered bottled \u003cem\u003eterroir\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe crafts three distinct wines from 100% Meunier in La Rue de Noyers: a vibrant single-vineyard Champagne, a rare still white, and an even rarer still red—all aged in oak. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn 2015, Benoît expanded his repertoire with \u003cem\u003eInitiation\u003c\/em\u003e (a bold Meunier-Pinot Noir blend) and \u003cem\u003eL’Orme\u003c\/em\u003e (an elegant 100% Pinot Noir), further showcasing his innovative spirit, leveraging the genetics of some Pommard cuttings he planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you love minimal intervention, maximal flavour, and a winemaker who clearly doesn’t believe in boring, Benoît Déhu is your guy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nv_benoit_dehu_initiation_rose_base_2021","title":"NV Benoit Dehu, Initiation Rosé (Base 2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne, France | 93% Pinot Meunier, 7% Pinot Noir | Extra-Brut | 91 pts Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDéhu’s rosé is a masterclass in precision—think cranberry, chalk, and a whisper of white pepper, all wrapped in a silky, mineral-driven frame. That 7% still red wine adds just enough texture without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni nailed it: \"superb\" and \"sinewy\" (91pts). But we’ll add: dangerously easy to drink. Perfect for oysters or sunset aperitifs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Dehu","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (75cl)","offer_id":55814203638147,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6x75cl)","offer_id":55814203670915,"sku":null,"price":414.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5932\/8877\/files\/Dehu_-_Initiation_Rose_77cc39da-455c-497a-84fc-23a3f7863a73.png?v=1750331854"},{"product_id":"nv_benoit_dehu_la_rue_des_noyers_base_2019","title":"2019 Benoit Dehu, La Rue des Noyers","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne, France | 100% Pinot Meunier | Brut Nature | 94pts Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Meunier at its most intellectual—citrus confit, crushed slate, and a haunting savory edge. Galloni called it \"gorgeous\" and \"understated\" (94pts), but we’d add: hypnotic. The zero dosage amplifies the tension, making each sip more compelling than the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a single parcel of 50-year-old vines, hand-harvested and fermented wild. For those who think Meunier can’t be profound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Dehu","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (75cl)","offer_id":55814203998595,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6x75cl)","offer_id":55814204031363,"sku":null,"price":468.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5932\/8877\/files\/Dehu_-_Rue_de_Noyers_bcc47c4a-918c-4464-83af-fc9c62d792bb.png?v=1750331858"},{"product_id":"2017_benoit_dehu_lorme","title":"2017 Benoit Dehu, l'Orme","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne, France | 100% Pinot Noir | Brut Nature | 93pts Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wild, spicy take on Blanc de Noirs—bursting with red currants, tangerine peel, and a touch of game. The 2017’s bold personality (Galloni’s \"extrovert\" descriptor is spot-on) makes it ideal for charcuterie or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDéhu’s zero-dosage style lets the old-vine Pinot Noir shine. Think of it as Champagne’s answer to Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Dehu","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (75cl)","offer_id":55814204326275,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6x75cl)","offer_id":55814204359043,"sku":null,"price":648.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5932\/8877\/files\/Dehu_-_Orme_cb163736-29d6-4308-8fc3-26b756a26278.png?v=1750331862"},{"product_id":"nv_benoit_dehu_initiation_base_2021","title":"NV Benoit Dehu, Initiation (Base 2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne, France | 100% Pinot Meunier | Extra-Brut | 90pts Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe purest expression of Déhu’s terroir—flinty, floral, and vibrantly lean. Notes of crushed rocks and mint (per Galloni’s 90pt review) make it a natural wine lover’s dream. The blocked malo and zero dosage? That’s Déhu’s signature move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an apéritif or with delicate seafood. 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The 2017 bristles with pure energy and complexity, showcasing a depth that builds beautifully with just a little aeration (yes, you can decant your Grower Champagne!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s instantly expressive and ample, revealing a sophisticated profile where apricot, tangerine peel, spice, ginger, and lemon confit all interlace. A subtle touch of oak adds texture without dominating the precise fruit. The character is lights-out compelling, culminating in a flourish of tropical fruit and spice that lingers on the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstated class in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Dehu","offers":[{"title":"Magnum (150cl)","offer_id":57037956153731,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6x150cl)","offer_id":57037956186499,"sku":null,"price":1068.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5932\/8877\/files\/Dehu_-_Rue_de_Noyers_bcc47c4a-918c-4464-83af-fc9c62d792bb.png?v=1750331858"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wine-source.com\/collections\/champagne-benoit-dehu-fossoy.oembed","provider":"Wine Source Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}