This 2013 Blanc de Blancs comes from Les Mesnil Grand Cru, with the terroir offering chalk over clay soil. As a Blanc de Blancs, it is comprised entirely of Chardonnay and “captures the energy of Mesnil, along with that extra kick of mid-palate pliancy that is at times missing in these Champagnes. Then again, 2013 was an exceptional vintage in the Côte des Blancs. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, crushed rocks, and bright saline notes build effortlessly in the glass. This beautifully done," explains Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Philippe and Véronique Glavier manage their small estate in the village of Cramant, which is comprised of 11 acres under vine. This is a family run Domaine. Philippe, who studied in Avize, works in the vineyards and cellar while Véronique manages the business. Véronique is the 12th generation of winegrowers in Monthelon, and as she was growing up, she was categorically certain of one thing: She would never marry a wine grower. As fate (and life) would have it, she met Philippe, on a skiing trip in 1993 and he changed her mind.  Champagne Glavier began in 1995. Phillipe used the cellars of Véronique’s family at first, until they were able build their own winery. They were able to secure vineyards in Mesnil, Oger and Avize as well. Essentially this is a winery started from scratch. Today, they manage the estate in Cramant with holdings in Avize, Oger, Cramant, and Les Mesnil-sur-Oger. This vintage is still rather young for this offering. If you are interested in capturing it after it has had the chance to broaden, you should lay this down for another year or two.