Claude Cazals

Clos Cazals Vieilles Vignes Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

9.3135 ratings
9.348 pro ratings
Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Pairing

Pairing

Jul 25th, 2021
Brian S

This plot cuvée was created jointly by Delphine and her father, Claude in 1995.

Its grapes come from the oldest vines of Clos, planted by Claude Cazals in 1957, located in Oger.

Clos are very rare in Champagne, there are only about twenty (21). Delphine Cazals owns one of the largest clos of the Côte des Blancs (3.70 Ha).

A passage in oak barrels is carried out for all vintages in order to bring subtle and delicate aromas.

Aging on slats for a minimum of 10 years in a vaulted cellar in Mesnil-sur-Oger is required to develop the full aromatic palette of this exceptional cuvée, highlighting all the complexity of the 100% Oger terroir.

A fine and elegant champagne with notes of white flowers and citrus fruits with an appreciable roundness and revealed by a minimal dosage between Extra-Brut and Brut Nature depending on the vintage.

Terroir: Le Clos d´Oger - GRAND CRU

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

This plot cuvée was created jointly by Delphine and her father, Claude in 1995.

Its grapes come from the oldest vines of Clos, planted by Claude Cazals in 1957, located in Oger.

Clos are very rare in Champagne, there are only about twenty (21). Delphine Cazals owns one of the largest clos of the Côte des Blancs (3.70 Ha).

A passage in oak barrels is carried out for all vintages in order to bring subtle and delicate aromas.

Aging on slats for a minimum of 10 years in a vaulted cellar in Mesnil-sur-Oger is required to develop the full aromatic palette of this exceptional cuvée, highlighting all the complexity of the 100% Oger terroir.

A fine and elegant champagne with notes of white flowers and citrus fruits with an appreciable roundness and revealed by a minimal dosage between Extra-Brut and Brut Nature depending on the vintage.

Terroir: Le Clos d´Oger - GRAND CRU

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Jun 26th, 2021
Brian S

Yellow apples and pear, brûlée, aged cheese, all spice.

Yellow apples and pear, brûlée, aged cheese, all spice.

Jan 12th, 2020
Lee Pitofsky

Racy, energetic and crisp with notes of brown pear, exotic spices and brioche

Racy, energetic and crisp with notes of brown pear, exotic spices and brioche

Aug 6th, 2018
Katie B

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Mar 5th, 2018
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Really good but didn't hold a candle to the 06 Chetillons.

Really good but didn't hold a candle to the 06 Chetillons.

Jun 22nd, 2017
Nathaniel DiMaggio

A little soft. Missing the acid but still showed nice.

A little soft. Missing the acid but still showed nice.

Apr 11th, 2017
Andrew Holloway

Complex and delicious, great champagne for an amazing day

Complex and delicious, great champagne for an amazing day

Jun 25th, 2016
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.4

First time with this bad boy. A lovely middle weight Champagne. Lean and fresh without sacrificing power and complexity. Satisfies multiple champagne desires simultaneously!

First time with this bad boy. A lovely middle weight Champagne. Lean and fresh without sacrificing power and complexity. Satisfies multiple champagne desires simultaneously!

Jan 16th, 2016
Veronica Castro

Toasty apples, passionfruit, pineapple, all over the place. Quite expansive on the palate. Gorgeous.

Toasty apples, passionfruit, pineapple, all over the place. Quite expansive on the palate. Gorgeous.

Dec 13th, 2015