HURE FRERES BRUT INVITATION

Not technically a “grower-producer,” everything Huré Frères does-from philosophy to farming to production-reflects a grower mentality. The operation was formed over a half-century ago by Jeanne and Georges Huré, who later handed it off to their three sons, and Huré Frères was officially born. Brothers Jean-Marie, Marc and Raoul successfully ran and expanded the business from 1971 until 2008, when Raoul’s wine-educated and world-traveled sons, François and Pierre, took the helm. They are lovers of biodynamic principles and mirror a Burgundian mindset that you’re guaranteed to notice in their bottlings.The firm’s “introductory” Champagne abounds with appetizing aromas and flavors of cherries, plums and toasted bread that represent a cordial invitation to dinning pleasure and conviviality. It is a pleasing mix of 15% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 50% Pinot Meunier based on the 2016 harvest blended with approximately 30% of reserve wines from previous vintages. It was aged up to 36 months on the lees before being finished with a dosage of 8 grams/liter.
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS – “The NV Champagne Invitation pours a bright straw color and is pure and inviting and savory with refined orange zest and spice. It’s pure, refreshing, and savory. It has a pinpoint mousse with light spice and a crispy, refreshing finish.”

WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS – “Well-cut and vibrant, this crisp Champagne is lacy in texture, with a minerally overtone and a fresh range of crunchy pear, spring blossom, pink grapefruit pith and sea salt notes.”