Stéphane Regnault, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 'Lydien N45'

Stéphane Regnault is an up-and-comer whose minuscule production makes most “grower champagnes” look like something on par with the volume of Coors. N45 is a blend of reserve wines from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages (14 + 15 + 16 equals 45, Stéphane says, so in addition to making very good, very rare Champagnes we know he’s good at math). The multi-year blend gives the wine added richness and depth, balanced by the cleansing acidity for which Blanc de Blancs champagne is known.