Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery dry heat and strong winds

dry heat and strong winds from Africa carrying the red sands of the Maghreb

sandalwood and iron shavings that follow through to a medium body with extremely long and pointed tannins that go on and on

Usually we think in terms of a feminine style of Pinot Noir

inviting perfume and velvety wild fruit we expect from a wine that underwent 100% whole-cluster fermentation

There is enough acidity to lend support and lift to it all

Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery dry heat and strong windsThis is a fascinating Champagne whose dusty mineral purity reminds me of steely lean Chablis. The straw golden colored wine displays clear fresh and intense flavors of ripe concentrated white and yellow fleshed fruits intertwined with lemon juice sweet brioche and earthy mineral notes maybe even a touch of iodine. Medium bodied yet intense and tight on the chalky textured palate this is a very delicate pure lean fresh and elegant but also firmly