As of yet, Jérôme Prévost is still little known to the general wine-drinking public. But if you’re serious about Champagne, you are likely to not only know him, but to worship him.

Though his first vintage was only in 1998, Prévost is one of the half dozen growers whose Champagnes are most coveted in the marketplace. But Prévost is more than just a white hot superstar. He changed the course of Champagne history, igniting the current trend towards showcasing Pinot Meunier.

His iconic La Closerie “Les Béguines” proved that Meunier is capable, entirely on its own, of producing Champagne of such explosive complexity that we wonder why wasn’t it discovered before?

The power and surreal complexity of Les Béguines has demonstrated just how under-appreciated Meunier has been historically, with many of the Grande Marque houses dismissing the grape almost entirely. Perhaps only Krug among the Grandes Marques has openly touted its greatness, including healthy percentages in some of its most famous vintages.

But it was left to Prévost not only to bring Meunier out of the shadows, but to prove unequivocally its greatness, by showcasing on its own, with no supporting cast.

Consequently, no grower is more closely identified with Pinot Meunier than Jérôme Prévost. Other less talented growers must assume he practices some sort of alchemy to extract such energy from the Meunier grapes in his tiny two hectares in Les Béguines. In fact, there is no magic; there are only the vines planted by selection massale, and worked entirely by hand and without chemicals.

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Prévost is on a hot streak. His 2012 and 2013 Les Béguines earned equal 95-point ratings from Antonio Galloni. And based on vin clair tastings, he appears to have made one of the wines of the vintage in 2014.

We’re pleased then to be able to offer a mixed 6-pack (two bottles of each of these great vintages).

A note on labeling: Like many other grower Champagnes, the year of harvest appears as a lot number on La Closerie “Les Béguines.” For example “LC12” is 100% from the 2012 harvest.

La Closerie “Les Béguines” LC12  [2012]
Antonio Galloni: “95 rating. A wine of crystalline tension and precision ... Scents of dried pear, almond, mint and sage open up in the bouquet, but it is the wine's textural brilliance that stands out above all else. Salivating and refreshing on the palate, the 2012 is virtually impossible to put down, so captivating is its overall balance. Readers who can find the 2012 before it is gone from the market should not hesitate. This is a triumph from Jérôme Prévost.”

La Closerie “Les Béguines” LC13  [2013]
Antonio Galloni: “95 rating ... an especially sculpted, crystalline vintage for the Beguines. The richness, power and depth are more implied rather than overtly stated. In 2013, the key word is: energy. There is no shortage of that here. Dried pear, herb, spice and wild flowers are nicely pushed forward, but it is the wine’s energy and drive that elevated it to the highest level in Champagne. What a gorgeous wine this is.”