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Critic tasting note: (2013 vintage) “(2018) In 2013 the blend was 30% old vines Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-A (parcels: Faubourg D’enfer, Croix Blanche, Pruche), 25% Pinot Noir from A (parcels: Cheuzelles, Pierre Robert, Le Leon), 35% old vines Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-A (parcels: Beauregard, Ramonette, Buisson Saint Loup) and 10% Chardonnay from Oiry and Chouilly. Fermented in stainless steel from the coeur de cuve, with a dosage of 6.5 g/l. On paper, this vintage was similar to 2012, with a combination of high acidity and high potential alcohol. However, unlike the previous vintage, flowering was much later, leading to a late September and early October harvest. Cuves from this year possess a minerality, freshness, and coolness of fruit that reminds me of 2008. The Hebrart 2013 Special Club is especially fine, with its throttled back aromatics and desirable austerity. This Champagne will certainly take a while to show its hand, but I have no doubts that given time, it will give the 2012 a run for its money and possibly earn a score of 94/100 too. Drink.