Robert Moncuit 'Les Chetillons' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2016 Christophe Mignon herbs and toasted spices

herbs and toasted spices

though it meliorates in the glass and develops more intellect with aeration

Elegant and perfumed nose with violets

coated with a light layer of vanilla

There's just the slightest hint of nutty opulence

Robert Moncuit 'Les Chetillons' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2016 Christophe Mignon herbs and toasted spicesThe anchor and one of the highest scored grower Champagnes in the building. 'Les Chtillons' is the legendary Le Mesnil sur Oger lieu dit made famous by Pierre Pters; Moncuit's parcel was planted in 1956, fermented in barrel, aged 60 months on lees, bottled at zero dosage. Lime and grapefruit peel, almond blossom, salted almond toast, a searingly chalky finish that runs for a decade plus. Drink now through 2050.