2016 Marc Hébrart Coteaux Champenois Blanc

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  5/14/2021 - forceberry wrote: 87 Points

  Made with fruit sourced from the Le Léon vineyard in Dizy, rated 1er Cru - although the labels do not say anything about this. The labels do not tell the vintage, either, but according to the shop this wine was bought from, this is 2016. Aged on the lees in oak barrels for 18 months, no MLF, bottled unfined and unfiltered on 3rd of May, 2018. Total production 1169 bottles. 12,5% alcohol.
  
  Very neutral, almost fully colorless pale yellow appearance. Ripe, somewhat sweet-toned and quite pleasant but also rather understated nose with light aromas of white peach and fresh pear, some cantaloupe, light leesy notes of creaminess, a little bit of white pepper and a hint of something waxy. The wine is ripe, juicy and light-to-medium-bodied on the palate with the slightest hint of CO2 tingle. Flavors of white currant, some red apple and white peach, a little bit of something waxy, light leesy notes of creaminess, a hint of honeyed richness and a slightly brackish touch of salty minerality. Moderately high in acidity. The finish is juicy, moderately high in acidity and quite long with a bit linear aftertaste of fresh red apples and cantaloupe, some waxy tones, a little bit of creaminess, light notes of pear and a slightest hint of old oak spice.
  
  A nice, balanced and tasty but also somewhat linear and one-dimensional Coteaux Champenois that lacks the verve and depth of the best examples in the genre. Of course it's possible the wine is just in a slump right now and it will open up with age, so perhaps it's not best to open the wine in the next year or two. A pleasant effort, but doesn't manage to leave a lasting impression - at least for now. Feels pretty expensive for its quality at 52,95€.

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  4/9/2021 - Wine_Poobah Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Complex aroma with notes of green apple, lemon, tropical fruit, pineapple, dried flowers, and yeast. Juicy green apple flavor with a fresh, refreshing lemon and lime finish. Reminds me of a green jolly rancher. Well balanced with good weight and texture. Not super complex, but pretty tasty. I would buy again, but it’s a little expensive.

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