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Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Pale straw yellow, lighter than many champagne cuvées, sets this one up as potentially a fresher style. Lovely mousse which lingers a bit before subsiding yet still providing ample texture on the palate.

The nose is classic champagne, with yeasty brioche, lemon, and green apple aromas playing more of a supporting role to roast hazelnuts and toast, and something gingery like fresh ground coriander.

The palate is fresh, juicy, and lively, with tangy lemon and crabapple flavors and racy acidity on the front end and a long, gratifying finish with echoes of toasted nuts and caramel.

A good value and worth reaching for on any occasion, the only real criticism I have of this wine is that more tension would make it an exceptional champagne. The freshness of the style is lovely, there’s plenty of aroma and flavor to go around, but just a tiny bit more malic would put it over the top. Good stuff nevertheless, and if a softer, more approachable champagne is to your taste, this is a great recommendation.

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