From the little village of Bethon, the Le Brun de Neuville “Côte Blanche” Blanc de Blancs Champagne is one of the better deals we have had lately in champagne. This all-Chardonnay Champagnebenefits from 30% reserves from older vintages. The Sézanne sub region is a valley bordered by chalky hillsides covered in vines in the middle of a high plain of windfarms and wheat. This is the first place in Champagne to harvest, and the riper style of the region comes through in this Meursault like cuvée. The pear fruit is framed by baguette toast from the five years on the lees and this makes a great partner for shellfish or sushi.