Another new micro-cuvée from Drappier is the NV Extra-Brut Clarevallis, a bottling that pays homage to the Abbey of Clairvaux, whose monks pioneered viticulture in Urville. Offering up aromas of crisp golden orchard fruit, white flowers and stone fruit mingled with hints of clear honey and green almonds, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vinous, with fine depth at the core, tangy acids and a lively pinpoint mousse. Concluding with a chalky finish, this is well worth seeking out. - WK

Open and inviting, the aromas of honey and brioche draw you in and flood the senses with acacia, toast and lemon curd. A wine that's round and ripe with tiny, fine bubbles that give a full, oily mouthfeel. Full of flavour and presence in the mouth, with a sappy, faintly bitter finish. The vineyards for this cuvée are certified organic, and the house makes their own liqueur d'éxpedition, or dosage, from organic cane sugar. Unfiltered and only low levels of sulphites used. Dosage: 4g/L. Disgorged: January 2022. (Drink between 2022-2030)