Marc Hebrart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 1er Cru NV

90% Chardonnay Mareuil sur Ay, 10% Chardonnay Oiry, Chouilly Grand Cru; Dosage: 6g

- 94 Punkte Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide: „On the gently south-facing slopes of Mareuil above Clos des Goisses, chardonnay takes on a fleshy generosity reminiscent of the body of pinat noir The precision of Jean- Paul Hebrart presents a particularly elegant and mineral take on this, with a pale straw hue, buitr on a core of fresh nashi pear and grapefruit. Gentle. Saline nunerality, well balanced acidity and understated dosage work seamlessly to support a style of brightness and fruit presence It's graceful, persistent and delicious.“

- 93 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: (11/2021) „The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is so compelling, as rare pure Chardonnays from the Vallèe de la Marne can be. Taut and intensely mineral, with tons of understated depth, the Blanc de Blancs sizzles with energy. Citrus, mint, white pepper and wild flowers race across the palate. This is such a unique wine.“

- Jancis Robinson: "I literally got the smell of toasted panini when I lifted the glass to my nose. I even looked around to check: no, no one was eating toasted panini. Then leafiness: rocket greens, basil, bay leaf. A transparent texture, like a lemon bonbon, sucked see-through. Candy-striped. Pineapple. Masses of tropical fruit that is absolutely high-wired to the hilt with acidity. A glorious tango of fruit with impeccable acidity. I love it! .”

 - 92 Punkte Robert Parker's WINE ADVOCATE, David Schildknecht: "Hebrart’s NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Disg. 3/2013 showcases fruit from vintage 2009 with 20% of its volume split between 2008 and 2007. Iris and peony, almond and hazelnut dominate the nose, with intimations arising of the oyster liquor and soy that go on to lend mouthwateringly saline savor as well as the apple and winter pear that serve up luscious fruit on a buoyant and polished palate. Given my description thus far, it won’t surprise you to learn that this cuvee’s finish is superbly long and savory. I imagine that it will be worth following for at least several years. Not only does this bottling represent exceptional value by standards of its appellation, it is remarkable for costing so little more than Hebrart's corresponding (far from) “basic” Brut. (By my convention governing suggested retail price quotations, the difference simply gets rounded off!) 
Feel free either to take it from me or to contradict me, but ever since, a half dozen years ago, I began experiencing (albeit sporadically) the wines of Jean-Paul Hebrart – who has run his family’s domaine for 15 years, but whom I haven’t personally met – it has struck me that the praise generally accorded them is too faint to do justice to Champagnes exhibiting perhaps so much sheer deliciousness that commentators simply overlook their profundity or forget how hard it is to achieve, vintage after vintage, such consistent clarity not to mention excellence. (And most of wines here that aren’t labeled with vintages are still each dominated by a single one). Hebrart’s vines grow in Chouilly, neighboring Oiry, and Mareuil-sur-Ay. Malo-lactic transformation is routine at this address and selected cuvees see small barrel, neither of which practices here preclude wines of utmost transparency to nuance, or ones that ever forget their first duty to refresh."

- 92 Punkte WINESPECTATOR: "Hints of yellow peach and pineapple ride the bright, lively bead of this firm and focused blanc de blancs, layered with a floral overtone and notes of lemon parfait, candied grapefruit zest, chalk and salted almond. Mouthwatering. Disgorged March 2014. Drink now through 2020."

- - *(*) Champagner Spezialist PETER LIEM: "This is 85 percent Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and 15 percent Oiry and Chouilly, with 35 percent of the blend made up of reserve wines. It’s flowery and fragrant, with an elegant and elongated structure, and while it shows the body and presence of a Mareuil champagne, the finesse and chalkiness of the Côte des Blancs vineyards are very much in evidence as well. This is an excellent edition of this cuvée, and it’s already showing superbly well. Last tasted: 3/17"
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"Hébrart’s wines have a broad appeal: if you like to think about your wines, they’re intellectually engaging enough to satisfy you; on the other hand, if you’re just looking to drink, they’re simply delicious. The wines are full and generous without being weighty, complex and soil-driven without being demanding. Overall, the entire range is of consistently high quality, and Hébrart is quickly becoming one of the finest grower estates in the Grande Vallée. Happily, his wines also represent excellent value for the money, at least for the moment."

- 92 Punkte Tyson Stelzer’s Champagne Guide 2020: „On the gently south-facing slopes of Mareuil above Clos des Goisses, chardonnay takes on a fleshy generosity, especially in a warm season like 2015. Jean-Paul Hébrart presents a masterfully crafted take on this, in a blanc de blancs of bright, pale straw hue that heralds its elegant freshness. A core of mirabelle plum and white peach is accented with the zest of grapefruit and lemon sherbet in an approachable and succulent style of generous spice complexity and ripe fruit persistence. The salt minerality of Mareuil upholds freshness on the finish, amplified strategically by a well-placed touch of the structure of Chouilly/Oiry. The 2014 base is a fleshy style hinting at exotic, ripe pineapple, ready to drink now.“

- 92 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley (4/2019): "Disgorged in April 2018, the latest iteration of Hébrart's NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is lovely, bursting with aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple, brioche and subtle hints of blanched almond. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seductive, with ripe acids, a youthfully frothy but incipiently fine mousse and a sapid, vinous finish that belies this bottling's easy charm. Not only is this a terrific wine, it's a terrific value."

- 92 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK, Audrey Frick (12/2024): “ The NV Champagne 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Brut is 60% from the 2020 vintage with 20% each from 2019 and 2018 and was raised in stainless steel without oak. The nose opens to yeasty aromas of bread dough, quince, pear, and fresh flowers. Mid-weight, it’s lively and fresh in style, offering a crisp, refreshing feel with snappy lift and juicy ripeness. This very nicely balanced Blanc de Blancs is drinking wonderfully now and will drink well over the coming 6-8 years. 6.5 grams per liter dosage. 2024-2033“

- VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (12/2019): "Hebrart's NV Blanc de Blanc is a soft, pretty wine with lovely Chardonnay character. Medium in body and understated, the Blanc de Blancs is delicate, perfumed and quite attractive. Dried apricot, spice, chamomile and dried flowers add complexity. This is an especially supple, curvy style of Blanc de Blanc that will drink well upon release and for at least a handful of years beyond. This release is 60% 2015, 25% 2014 and 15% 2013. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2018"

- Christian Göldenboog & Oliver Rüther im wunderbaren Buch „Die Champagner Macher“: „Bei Hebrarts Champagner komm stets Freude auf, so als hätte die Horn-Section von Earth, Wind & Fire gerade zum Blasen angesetzt, beim Blanc de Blancs ebenso wie beim Brut Selection, bei dem zwei Drittel blaue Tauben für den Biss sorgen.“