Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 08 Apr 25
The 2016 Extra-Brut Haute Couture Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is a small re-release of Fred Savart's first vintage for this wine. It shows the natural complexity of a Champagne that spent eight years on the lees. Tangerine peel, white flowers, pastry and light tropical overtones all grace this super-expressive offering. Readers searching for a Champagne with aromatics and flavors that develop over time will find that here. The 2016 is perhaps a bit austere on the palate, but I also don't see it improving much from this point. Aged on cork. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2028
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Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.