Nicolas Maillart Les Coupés Franc de Pied Extra Brut 2019

Own-rooted 1973 Pinot Noir vines deliver serious depth here. Honey, dried apple, almond paste and baking spice layer over a rich, oak-inflected core, while the finish turns chalky and taut. At 1g/L dosage, there's virtually no sweetness to lean on, the wine's raw intensity carries the weight entirely. Profound and compelling.