The NV Dame-Jane is simply gorgeous, evoking aromas of tangerine, spices, red berries, peony, rose and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, vinous and layered palate with bright acids and a satiny, tense mid-palate enhanced by a phenolic core of fruit with a superb gastronomic bitterness. Macerated for eight hours and matured in amphorae and sandstone containers, this blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay was disgorged in January 2024 with a dosage of five grams per liter.

The NV Rosé Rose Dame-Jane is light and airy in the glass. Crushed flowers, sweet crushed berries, white pepper and mint are all beautifully lifted. Translucent and gracious, the Dame-Jane is quite a departure for a house that was previously known for rich, opulent Champagnes. The Dame-Jane is done with an 'Oeil de Perdrix' base in which Pinot is given a short time on the skins for added color and structure. Right before bottling, touches of Chardonnay and still Pinot are added to fine-tune the blend. The Dame-Jane is aged entirely in sandstone terracotta, an approach that works beautifully. This release is based on 2017, with 40% reserve wines.