Gaston Chiquet Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millesime, Champagne, France 2015 Domaine de Cristia Grivot destems the grapes and

Grivot destems the grapes and ferments gently

Hébrart's 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Clos Léon wafts from the glass with aromas of pear

equilibrated

moreish finish

Such transparency and poise

Gaston Chiquet Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millesime, Champagne, France 2015 Domaine de Cristia Grivot destems the grapes andThe 2015 Champagne Special Club Brut is a seductive offering from the Chiquet house. Pouring a silver straw hue and composed of 68% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir, this year's release is lush and expressive on opening, with a decadent perfume of red apple, sweet brioche, honeyed Meyer lemon, and wet stone. Approachable on the palate, it opens with a rounded and pillowy mousse, a supple texture, and modest acidity, although at this stage, it