Varnier Fanniere Extra Brut "Esprit de Craie" NV

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Varnier Fanniere Extra Brut "Esprit de Craie" NV

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France, Champagne, Avize

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Dosage: 6g/L

Ageing: 3 years on lees

The label has been designed by their son Pierre-Louis, during a Sunday family lunch, as they were talking all together about this new extra-brut "Esprit de Craie" ( that means " Chalk Spirit" ).  At first, the nose brings out aromas of citrus, green apple and linden blossom.
In the mouth, the attack is fresh and lively, with a beautiful and persistant mineral length. The bubbles, delicate and vibrant are dancing in their pale yellow dress !

(AG=92) The NV Extra Brut Esprit de Craie is 100% Chardonnay from chalky soils in Avize, Cramant, Grauves and Mancy. Tense and nervous in the glass the Esprit de Craie certainly lives up to its name. Citrus, white pepper, mint and floral notes are given an extra dimension of salivating brightness in this expressive Champagne. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: October 18, 2017

(RP=90) Disgorged in October 2017 with six grams per liter dosage, the NV Extra Brut Esprit de Craie wafts from the glass with notes of lemon oil, hazelnuts and dried white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and delicate, with a nicely concentrated core, an ultra-fine mousse and tangy acids, concluding with a saline, mineral finish.