The NV Brut 7 Crus is an attractive, easygoing wine that will drink well upon release. A touch of Pinot softens the edges nicely, giving this Chardonnay-base Champagne tons of accessibility. Lemon confit, chamomile, mint and white pepper all open in the glass, but it is the wine's textural feel that makes the 7 Crus so rewarding to taste and drink today. This release is equal parts 2017 and 2016, from parcels in Avize, Oger, Oiry, Cramant, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergères les Vertus and Mardeuil. About 25% of the wine was done in neutral oak, the rest in cask. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
The NV Brut 7 Crus is an attractive, easygoing wine that will drink well upon release. A touch of Pinot softens the edges nicely, giving this Chardonnay-base Champagne tons of accessibility. Lemon confit, chamomile, mint and white pepper all open in the glass, but it is the wine's textural feel that makes the 7 Crus so rewarding to taste and drink today. This release is equal parts 2017 and 2016, from parcels in Avize, Oger, Oiry, Cramant, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergères les Vertus and Mardeuil. About 25% of the wine was done in neutral oak, the rest in cask. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
Nov 20th, 2020
Valentine's bubbles. Blanc de Blancs 7 crus Avize from 7 top vineyards. Meyer Lemon, almonds, keffir lime, meringue. Beautiful backbone of acidity. Would bottle age exquisitely. Character: Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings evanescent, wise & layered...with appropriate angularity.
Valentine's bubbles. Blanc de Blancs 7 crus Avize from 7 top vineyards. Meyer Lemon, almonds, keffir lime, meringue. Beautiful backbone of acidity. Would bottle age exquisitely. Character: Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings evanescent, wise & layered...with appropriate angularity.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2014
What a delight! White peach, Meyer lemon, and chalk. I'm liking what the 10% Pinot noir does to this former Blanc de blancs.
What a delight! White peach, Meyer lemon, and chalk. I'm liking what the 10% Pinot noir does to this former Blanc de blancs.
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2014
Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
