R. Pouillon NV Solera Extra Brut (1997-2018)

From the importer: "The idea of this cuvée is to erase the influence of vintage and focus solely on the terroir. It is equal parts chardonnay and pinot noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Every year, 30% is racked off for secondary fermentation and replaced with 30% new wine. From its inception in 1997 until the 2010 vintage was added, the entire Solera was aged in steel; it is now aged in oak uprights and undergoes full malolactic conversion."