Robert Ampeau & Fils Meursault 2000 Lanson Rose Champagne That extra time is the

That extra time is the whole argument: Meunier is supposed to be the early-drinking grape of Champagne

in keeping with the biodynamic-influenced philosophy

finished with a dusty

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aged extensively on the lees to build texture while maintaining vibrant acidity

Robert Ampeau & Fils Meursault 2000 Lanson Rose Champagne That extra time is theThere's no other domaine like Robert Ampeau in Burgundy. There are plenty of old school vignerons making pitch perfect wines from top sites, and plenty more who've followed Ampeau's innovations (like cover cropping for deep roots and water management). But no one no one! else makes wine at this level and thenwaits. And waits. And waits. And then finally sells it only when the wine is a point ready to drink. Michel Ampeau (Robert's son) now runs the