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Castelnau Blanc de Blancs

The 2017 Castelnau Blanc de Blancs has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Alex Hunt, Essi Avellan and Tom Stevenson on Castelnau Blanc de Blancs - an internationally acclaimed traditional method sparkling from Champagne.
Castelnau Blanc de Blancs
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Wine Name
Castelnau Blanc de Blancs

Wine Producer
Castelnau

Score
90

Wine Style
Traditional Method Sparkling

Grape Type
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

Country
France

Vintage
2006

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Essi Avellan: Fresh, fragrantly fruity nose with perfumed fruit, flower potpourri, toast, and lime zinginess. A light lactic whiff. Full and soft, plush palate, with enough freshness and fruit. Correctly made possessing the quaffing character. Long, juicy, mouthwatering finish. 92

Alex Hunt: Toasty notes sit alongside vivid apricot yogurt aromas, and a spicy/sandalwood note on the palate. There’s good balance and structure here; it’s fresh and lively; but there are a couple of peculiar flavors. 88

Tom Stevenson: First bottle strange, possibly Bretty. Second bottle fine and very impressive. Great combination of freshness and biscuity complexity, although a little yogurt on the nose. Otherwise excellent! 90

Details

Wine expert Alex Hunt
Essi Avellan
Tom Stevenson
Tastings year 2017
Region Champagne
AppellationChampagne AOC
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