# Grower You Should Know — Jérôme Blin Jérôme Blin represents the new wave of artisanal Champagne producers who prioritize terroir expression over volume, working just 2 hectares around the Vallée de la Marne with biodynamic principles and horses instead of tractors. His wines marry laser-sharp minerality with generous fruit character, fermented with native yeasts in a mix of amphorae, oak, and terracotta eggs that lend complexity and savor. The estate’s flagship Pinot Meunier cuvées showcase the purity of the Marne Valley’s signature grape, while limited-release single-parcel wines like “Les Ports” and “Le Champs de l’Epinette” reveal the depth possible from old vines and meticulous hand-harvesting. Blin’s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming since 2010 reflects a philosophy of erasing himself in favor of the soil’s expression—a philosophy evident in every bottle’s mineral-driven character. These are wines for those seeking authenticity over prestige, with the complexity to reward serious tasting.

Serve slightly chilled with oysters or aged Comté to fully appreciate the interplay of salinity and fruit.