Essi Avellan: Nutty complexity over the aging nose of yellow apple and apricot. Smooth, fluffy palate with elegant restraint. Carries on in a creamy caressing way, with enough freshness and fine fruit length. 90
Alex Hunt: A saline, oystery style of blanc de blancs, albeit with malty oxidation lurking in the background. There’s nice drive, balance, and concentration on the palate, but the flavors lack a bit of purity and finesse. 88
Tom Stevenson: An underlying freshness with chalky minerality and a little oxidation peeping through. Good acidity. Drink while it’s a joy rather than keeping it too long. 88
Details
Wine expert | Alex Hunt Essi Avellan Tom Stevenson |
Tastings year | 2017 |
Region | Champagne |
Appellation | Champagne AOC |
Franck Bonville

