2022 Ruppert-Leroy Cuvee Papillon Brut Nature Champagne, France Philip Togni 10% Ugni Blanc and 10%

10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Grenache Gris grapes

the wine is aged for 18 months on the lees in big neutral oak casks

but can also be enjoyed upon release

and grazing donkeys are the natural answer to herbicides

and—at any given time

2022 Ruppert-Leroy Cuvee Papillon Brut Nature Champagne, France Philip Togni 10% Ugni Blanc and 10%Papillon is a slection massale planting of Pinot Noir that is an extension of the Fosse Grely vineyard. Papillon means butterfly, and this Pinot Noir is the richest and most powerful wine from the range. In addition to their vineyards, Ruppert Leroy operates a biodynamically certified farm where they grow their own vegetables, raise animals, produce their own composts biodynamic preparations, and host conferences on biodynamics. Arrives Sept 2025.