Champagne Remy Galichet Réserve Brut Bouzy Grand Cru NV

Get ready for a delightful ride from this head-turning yet mysterious grower-producer… Scents of toasted cashews, curry leaf, and savory parmesan rind float from the glass, as the richness and verve of Bouzy fruit come through on the palate and don’t quit. Juicy cherry and sun-ripened boysenberry lead the pack, with orchard accents of peach and apple. A mineral-laced finish carries on for a good deal of time, making for a powerful, ripe, and vinous Champagne made of a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, and aligned with the classic Bouzy style. Can you even believe it’s less than $45?

This was one of those producers who came to us in a pack of samples from one of our trusted sources. As we taste through sample wines, there’s usually about 1 in every 30 bottles that we deem high quality enough to offer on Last Bubbles… and this bottle from Champagne Remy Galichet was one such wine. While their footprint online is decidedly small, we’ve come to learn that usually means a small producer like this is doing the serious, hands-on work elsewhere – in the field and the cellar. From the looks, aromas, and tastes of this wine, it’s clear they’ve achieved a job well done!

Though relatively young, Champagne Remy Galichet is a quaint and fastidious grower-producer whipping up some seriously delectable cuvées. It farms 9 hectares starting in 1973 by founder Remy Galichet, and today his daughters Carole and Ingrid run the show, continuing the family’s winemaking tradition and maintaining the estate’s distinctive style and expertise. Rare as ever and wildly limited, this is one of those ultra-cool, small-production Champagnes to bust out for wine friends or to pair with an interesting meal. We can’t get enough, and for the price, you shouldn’t either!