Essi Avellan: Medium-deep cherry hued rose. Ample, fruity nose but of attractively sweet, stylish fruitiness; a strawberry and raspberry lemonade character. Crisp, lacy, succulent palate. Not very complex, but the sweet, clean fruitiness has appeal. Unconventional, but works. 16
Andrew Jefford: Pale cherry red, with a little dissolved orange just waiting to emerge. Somewhat gruff, appley and raw on the aromas. Relatively simple fruit on the palate. Characterful but low-finesse for its region. 13.5
Tom Stevenson: A distinct, true peach colour of some, but not too much, depth. Spoiled by some oxidative aromas at the back of the throat. 14
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Essi Avellan Tom Stevenson |
Tastings year | 2015 |
Region | Champagne |
Appellation | Champagne AOC |