The story of the Orban family begins in 1929 when Léopold Orban stopped selling his grapes to larger houses in Epernay to begin producing Champagnes of his own. This made him one of the very first grower-producers in his village – and the beginning of a family-run house that continues today. Now, four generations later, Francis Orban has taken over the family business with 18 acres of vineyards in the Marne, on the sandy, clay-rich soils around the villages of Leuvrigny and Sainte-Gemme.

For this tiny production, single-parcel cuvée, we’re looking at all 2015 vintage fruit and a total production of only 1500 bottles, with only a few hundred exported across the pond. These old vines produce an almost surreal depth of flavor and spice, creating a complex, utterly vinous style that showcases the power and backbone of the meunier grape. Vinification is carried out in used Champagne barrels of multiple sizes, without any introduction of malolactic conversion. The over six years of aging on the lees grants even further depth, and a low dosage of only three grams per liter dosage adds the final touch to this extraordinary cuvée.

The aromas are seductively rich and ripe, with croissant dough, toasted brioche, mandarin blossom, and peaches leading the way. The wine enters the mouth in an extroverted, opulent way – only to be spread wide with everything from cherries to quince, to candied oranges, and vanilla chantilly cream. A light and nutty almond paste brings in the finish, with some earthy mineral elements that linger on the tongue long after every drop has been absorbed. This is elegant, intriguing, and all-in-all compelling Grower Champagne of the highest order! There’s only a few bottles to go around, so be sure to jump on this deal ASAP! Once it's gone, it is gone forever bubble monsters – and this is simply too good to miss!