Jane Anson: 97 Points
One of a handful of single vineyard châteaux in Champagne now being made by Leclerc-Briant (although they are not owners). Crisp clean touches of green apple on the nose but there is weight behind this and it opens to show plenty of quince hazlenut biscuit and flaky pastry character not quite as far as brioche at this point although it will develop over the next few years. The first wine to be released under the new regime with Hervé Jestin chef de cave as for Leclerc-Briant (he was in fact already making wine here under the previous owners). Ageing in neutral oak casks biodynamic viticulture. 2.5ha of vines 12%abv. Tasted twice loved it both times powerful depth of flavour. Brut zero (2g/l dosage) Blanc de Blancs 100% Grand Cru.
Decanter: 96 Points
Smells fresh with lemon and soft floral scents. Delicate and refined this is crips sharp and piercing yet also layered and rich. Bitter lemon rind mixes with honeyed orange and some pie crust savoury elements to give real character. A little bit woody still just peeking out in contrast to the fruit still showing its youthfulness. After a few minutes all the fla
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