Georges Laval Les Hautes Chevres Cumières 1er Cru Brut Nature 2008

Tightly wound and uncompromising, this zero-dosage Cumières opens with candied citrus rind, ripe yellow plum and a stony, almost chalky edge. Bright, cutting acidity keeps the richness in check, while the concentration underneath is undeniable, tropical undercurrents surface as the wine breathes and fills out in the glass. The finish is long and quietly complex, with a herbal, almost wild note threading through to the end. Drink now through 2026.