Benoît Déhu Cuvée de "La Rue des Noyers" Champagne Pinot Meunier NV

Ratings on Delectable

Jay Kline Delectable Pro

My first experience with the wines of Benoit Dehu and wow…what a first impression! The fruit for this wine comes from a 4 acre parcel that has historically belonged to his family’s estate. This vineyard is biodynamically farmed and a portion of it is even worked by Violette, the horse. The cuvée “La Rue des Noyers” (2016) pours a striking, nearly brassy color with a persistent mousse. The wine is intense and bursting with an electric energy. Notes of perfectly ripened raspberries, pink apples, pears, peach, lime and brioche on the nose. On the palate, the aforementioned fruits are confirmed and layered in the most lovely fashion. Everything is neatly packaged in a long, mineral driven finish that dazzles. It should be noted that this is made is a more oxidative style though it doesn’t really come across that way. And while we enjoyed it on the pop and pour, this was really at its best after a significant amount of air. In fact, we left the remaining half the bottle in the fridge (with a muzzle on) to finish the next day and it was even better (the notes above are reflective of Day 2). Anyway, this is a producer to watch. Disgorged on May 22, 2020.

My first experience with the wines of Benoit Dehu and wow…what a first impression! The fruit for this wine comes from a 4 acre parcel that has historically belonged to his family’s estate. This vineyard is biodynamically farmed and a portion of it is even worked by Violette, the horse. The cuvée “La Rue des Noyers” (2016) pours a striking, nearly brassy color with a persistent mousse. The wine is intense and bursting with an electric energy. Notes of perfectly ripened raspberries, pink apples, pears, peach, lime and brioche on the nose. On the palate, the aforementioned fruits are confirmed and layered in the most lovely fashion. Everything is neatly packaged in a long, mineral driven finish that dazzles. It should be noted that this is made is a more oxidative style though it doesn’t really come across that way. And while we enjoyed it on the pop and pour, this was really at its best after a significant amount of air. In fact, we left the remaining half the bottle in the fridge (with a muzzle on) to finish the next day and it was even better (the notes above are reflective of Day 2). Anyway, this is a producer to watch. Disgorged on May 22, 2020.

9.4

James Forsyth Delectable Pro

A bit of oxidation for sure but rich and delicious. 2012 base.

A bit of oxidation for sure but rich and delicious. 2012 base.

9.0

Jeff Vejr Delectable Pro

All Pinot Meunier. A nose full of roses. A stunning champagne. Hard to source, so grab it if you see it.

All Pinot Meunier. A nose full of roses. A stunning champagne. Hard to source, so grab it if you see it.

9.4

Amanda Rehn Delectable Pro

Wow! Noyers-walnut. Yup- love the bitter finish that actually has finesse. Delicious- paired w/ ramen- the real deal- umami makes it an Aria-Angels singing and we are all unhappy that the bottle is empty

Wow! Noyers-walnut. Yup- love the bitter finish that actually has finesse. Delicious- paired w/ ramen- the real deal- umami makes it an Aria-Angels singing and we are all unhappy that the bottle is empty

9.3

John B. Paterson Delectable Pro

Wine Director Frankies Spuntino & Prime Meats

Delicious.

Delicious.

9.2

Julia Weinberg Delectable Pro

New discovery! Fell in immediate love - trickstery fine bubble texture, super fresh, clean & linear. And pretty damn perfect with xlb

New discovery! Fell in immediate love - trickstery fine bubble texture, super fresh, clean & linear. And pretty damn perfect with xlb

9.5

Brian McMahon Delectable Pro

Sales Polaner Selections

100% meunier. Dg June 4 2014. 1g/l

100% meunier. Dg June 4 2014. 1g/l

10

Abe Schoener Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Scholium Project

Really good. Rich and structured at once. Expressive slightly nasty nose. Low atmospheres. Very seductive #champagneStudy

Really good. Rich and structured at once. Expressive slightly nasty nose. Low atmospheres. Very seductive #champagneStudy

9.0

Harrison Fong Delectable Pro

Effortless. Delicious. Very interesting.

Effortless. Delicious. Very interesting.

8.9

Ian Becker Delectable Pro

Wine Director Arlequin Wine Merchant & Absinthe Group Restaurants

Geek it out.

Geek it out.

9.0

Location

  • 148 Chambers Street
    New York, NY 10007

  • Hours:
    Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm
    Sunday: 12pm-7pm

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