Timothee Stroebel "Triptyque" Brut Nature Champagne

This is a double trio; made up of one third each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier and from the trio of vintages 2014, 2016, and 2017. The nose shows honeycomb, yellow plum, golden apple, and a light cedar and cider note. The palate is moderate in weight with golden apple, wood shavings and a zippy acid set that calls out for oysters through pork chops. D&M Tasting Notes

Meet Timothée Stroebel. Just like Charles Dufour, Raphael (Bichery), and Christian (Morgane's partner at Dandelion), Timothée studied winemaking and viticulture in Beaune ("If I hadn't gone to Beaune [instead of Avize], I wouldn't be making the wines that I make today. I wasn't confined by a set way of doing things. Everything was possible."). He graduated in 2001 and took over his uncle's vines in Villers Allerand (Premier Cru village in Montagne de Reims). Two of his professors at Beaune introduced him to organic viticulture and enology, and he was quickly convinced. He set out to convert his uncle's vineyards immediately. Today, he farms just under four hectares of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay here planted over three parcels. Importer Notes