Herve Rafflin, Champagne 1er Cru Millesime, 2014 CS20230629 hints of crushed flower and

hints of crushed flower and clove

Azienda Agricola Cieck was founded in 1985 by Remo Falconieri—nicknamed "the Archimedes of bubbles"—a typewriter designer at Olivetti who traveled to France to learn sparkling wine production

and terroir expression—from a respected grower at a far more approachable price

and a distinct nutty flavor that lingers beautifully

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Herve Rafflin, Champagne 1er Cru Millesime, 2014 CS20230629 hints of crushed flower andHerv Rafflin farms just five hectares of Premier Cru vineyard across three villages on the Montagne de ReimsLudes, Rilly la Montagne, and Chigny les Rosesproducing between four hundred and a thousand cases per year depending on the vintage. The domaine traces its roots to 1840, but Herv transformed it after taking over in 2001, converting to certified organic viticulture and embracing a natural winemaking philosophy. His plantings lean heavily on