N/V Invitation Brut, Huré Frères (2016 Base Vintage)

N/V Invitation Brut, Huré Frères (2016 Base Vintage)

Brothers François and Pierre Huré have brought a wealth of experience gained from winemaking stints all over the world, from Burgundy to New Zealand, to their family domaine in the village of Ludes on the Montagne de Reims. The domaine picked up its 'Frères' in the previous generation, when three brothers ran the show. Family collaboration, hard work, and dedication across the generations has ensured the success of this 10 hectare domaine, whose wines are discreet and elegant, sometimes a little shy at first, but show a profound depth of flavour as they open up in the glass. Their flagship wine, Invitation, is a blend of the three classic varieties, and is a masterclass in creamy, tasty, long and inviting Champagne with impeccable balance.

Critic score
90/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Champagne, France
  • Grape
    40% Pinot Meunier
    40% Pinot Noir
    20% Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2021 - 2030info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Sparkling
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12%

Tasting notes

Based on the 2016 vintage and disgorged in January 2020 with five grams per liter dosage, the latest release of the NV Brut Invitation offers up aromas of apples, pears and toasted bread. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and nicely concentrated, it's fleshy and textural, with racy acids, ripe fruit and a pillowy mousse.

William Kelley, Wine Advocate (September 2020)
90/100

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