Pehu-Simonet, Face Nord Brut Grand Cru Champagne NV

94 points Wine & Spirits
"Weighted toward pinot noir (70 percent), this Champagne is powerfully structured with red fruit that pours out of the glass. With air, the wine’s mineral acidity turns frisky, the layered intensity of cèpes and chalk mellows toward generosity."

93 points Wine Enthusiast
"From vineyards on the north-facing slope of the Montagne de Reims, this Champagne is a blend of different Grand Cru vines. It is dry, although an underlying richness gives the wine generosity and crisp apple and pear fruitiness. An elegant texture at the end is a good indication that the wine could age

92 points Vinous
"The NV Brut Face Nord is a bold, racy wine that captures the essence of Pinot Noir on this north-facing slope. Plum, kirsch, dried flowers, mint and chalk are front and center. The Face Nord has plenty of depth and avoids the austerity that is sometimes found in wines from Verzenay, Verzy and Sillery. It is a terrific introduction to this range from David Pehu. Disgorged: June, 2021."