We’re continuing our Champagne series, as many of you have attended and enjoyed these events over the past month. We’re going to move away from the Montagne and Vilmart, and venture west towards another producer of Pinot Meunier, to meet and hear about the work of Benoit Dehu. He is situated in the village of Fossoy, using biodynamic practices to farm mainly Pinot Menuier, but has now added Pinot Noir to his portfolio.
For those of you who have been part of our ongoing Champagne series, here is a Google Map link to help you with geography. You will note Fossoy is well west of Epernay, at the very west edge of the Valle de la Marne. Google Maps.
Of note, the oak that Benoit uses, some of it comes from the village’s forest, which I find unique about the ‘local’ focus of Benoit and his cooperage program. We can talk about cooperage, as well as the larger family operation that I believe is still farmed more traditionally. I am sure Brad will guide us through another terrific discussion, to help us meet Benoit and understand his vision.
For those of you who buy from Envoyer or Lopa, you may have already tried Benoit’s wines and have them in your cellar. I have a few notes in CT on the wines too, and will be opening a bottle of the 2014 La Rue des Noyers for the event
We are excited to meet Benoit, hear from Brad, and continue our Saturday series.
Stay safe everyone, and keep finding and sharing joy with each other.
TO BE PART OF THE EVENT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING. THANK YOU.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16th @ 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 1700 Paris
Theme: If you own Dehu, open one. Or, you can choose to open another Champagne as you may have done during Vilmart, Mousse or Marie Courtin, and enjoy the event.
How To Connect: To get the Zoom link to connect to the event, send a private message to Frank Murray III. I will then send you the link in a private reply. Once you receive the link, please do NOT forward it.
We’ll be muting everyone’s audio so we can eliminate background noise. You’ll also be optioned to turn on your camera if you like…just come to learn, share and be part of the fellowship we are creating.