In a real turn-up for the books, Domaine Hugo have released a special wine from their library reserve: the dazzling 2019 vintage of the traditional method sparkling!
A slightly cooler year than the 2018 and 2020 vintages that bookended this release, the 19 boasts a thrilling acidity and profound length: a wine that has evolved beautifully with its extended ageing.
From an easeful vintage, nice rain, no disease, good yields - it’s apparent that this is a wine that true to its origins, much more so than much autolysis-leaning Champagne. One feels the chalk here, 2019 in particular is so direct and on-target.
As always: fruit biodynamically farmed, hand harvested. The entire field blend was basket-pressed, spontaneous fermentation and ageing in Burgundy barrels for 11 months before tirage. Aged 18 months on the lees until disgorgement in February 2022 - now a further 30 months ageing in bottle. Zero dosage.
Pics of a very cheerful Paris Barghchi and Hugo last week, just waiting for a bit more sun for ripening vintage '24!
