2020 Adrien Dhondt Mesnil-sur-Oger "Chetillons de Haut" Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, Champagne, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
There are few names in Champagne more promising than Adrien Dhondt, and his “Chétillons de Haut” is a vivid articulation of what the Grand Cru terroirs of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger can whisper. Drawn from mid-slope vines with deeper soils known for their generous texture, this Blanc de Blancs is built with precision and restraint.
Vinified in barrel, aged on the lees for around 8 months, and released Extra Brut, it delivers purity and minerality without sacrificing inner richness. The low dosage allows the chalky soils and vineyard character to shine through.
An elegant Champagne for moments of celebration or contemplation alike — perfect with oysters, fresh shellfish, or subtly flavored fish. Also spectacular on its own as a sipping wine for lovers of finesse.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Champagne Dhondt-Grellet was established in 1986 in the village of Flavigny, just outside Avize, when Éric Dhondt and Édith Grellet chose to begin estate bottling their own wines. The Dhondt family, originally Belgian farmers, had acquired vineyards in the Sézannais in the 1960s, while the Grellet family is rooted in Cuis and Cramant. Starting with just two hectares, the domaine has since expanded to roughly three times its original size.
A new chapter began in 2012, when Adrien took over winemaking at the age of 22. Today, he works alongside his sister Alice in continuing to shape the domaine’s direction, refining its focus on Chardonnay grown across the Côte des Blancs.
Since the beginning, the family has maintained a perpetual reserve, forming a quiet but essential part of the domaine’s identity. Each year, a portion is drawn off for tirage and replenished with wine from the new vintage before being returned to barrel on its lees. The reserve is moved back to tank ahead of harvest, and the cycle repeats—ensuring continuity while keeping the barrels in constant use.
Recent vintages mark an important step in the domaine’s evolution. The 2021 harvest, in particular, forms the backbone of several key cuvées, often supported by reserve wines to balance the vintage’s natural tension. Wines such as Roc Solaire reflect a shift toward more structured, textural expressions, where élevage and fruit maturity play an increasingly central role alongside freshness.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
There are few names in Champagne more promising than Adrien Dhondt, and his “Chétillons de Haut” is a vivid articulation of what the Grand Cru terroirs of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger can whisper. Drawn from mid-slope vines with deeper soils known for their generous texture, this Blanc de Blancs is built with precision and restraint.
Vinified in barrel, aged on the lees for around 8 months, and released Extra Brut, it delivers purity and minerality without sacrificing inner richness. The low dosage allows the chalky soils and vineyard character to shine through.
An elegant Champagne for moments of celebration or contemplation alike — perfect with oysters, fresh shellfish, or subtly flavored fish. Also spectacular on its own as a sipping wine for lovers of finesse.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Champagne Dhondt-Grellet was established in 1986 in the village of Flavigny, just outside Avize, when Éric Dhondt and Édith Grellet chose to begin estate bottling their own wines. The Dhondt family, originally Belgian farmers, had acquired vineyards in the Sézannais in the 1960s, while the Grellet family is rooted in Cuis and Cramant. Starting with just two hectares, the domaine has since expanded to roughly three times its original size.
A new chapter began in 2012, when Adrien took over winemaking at the age of 22. Today, he works alongside his sister Alice in continuing to shape the domaine’s direction, refining its focus on Chardonnay grown across the Côte des Blancs.
Since the beginning, the family has maintained a perpetual reserve, forming a quiet but essential part of the domaine’s identity. Each year, a portion is drawn off for tirage and replenished with wine from the new vintage before being returned to barrel on its lees. The reserve is moved back to tank ahead of harvest, and the cycle repeats—ensuring continuity while keeping the barrels in constant use.
Recent vintages mark an important step in the domaine’s evolution. The 2021 harvest, in particular, forms the backbone of several key cuvées, often supported by reserve wines to balance the vintage’s natural tension. Wines such as Roc Solaire reflect a shift toward more structured, textural expressions, where élevage and fruit maturity play an increasingly central role alongside freshness.
