Champagne Louise Brison 2018 al`Aube de la Cote de Bar, Brut Nature, 12.5% vol.

This Champagne is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from the 2018 vintage. Champagne Louise Brison`s vineyards lie at an altitude of approximately 320 meters and are characterized by Kimmeridge soil - limestone and marl with a layer of clay - similar to neighboring Chablis. The base wine was fermented in barriques, and the blend was then combined in stainless steel. The 2016 vintage offers aromas of orchards, ripe citrus fruits with freshly grated zest, a hint of candied ginger, and white blossoms. The autolysis notes are very subtle, reminiscent of almond pastries and puff pastry. Despite these aromas, the wine has a pleasantly dry character. On the palate, it offers an elegant opening with ripe white-fleshed and citrus fruits, a few red berries, and the aforementioned pastry notes. This proves to be very skillfully and classically elegant. The acidity is lively and provides pleasant pressure, the perlage is fine and the minerality brings excitement to the champagne, where every sip is a joy.