Rare Collection Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Rare Collection Blanc de Blancs ChampagneThe 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Rare Collection, a pure Chardonnay from Avize, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil sur Oger, spent eight years on lees after partial fermentation in stainless steel and barrel. The nose evokes chalk dipped in lemon, with a slight whiff of smoke, distant oyster shell and a hint of fresh popcorn. The palate achieves immense balance, centered around a chalky saltiness, shimmering with lemon and foaming creamily with the finest

blueberry and delicate cassis—and complementary bay leaf and mint tones give way to a touch of ash and mild bell pepper

creamy and persistent perlage

This is so primary and beautiful

a glory of Old Piedmont

result in an exceptionally small production

the 2019 edition definitely succeeds

the producer's pride and joy

The nose delivers fresh hints of red fruit especially black cherries that lead over to Sangiovese’s typical aromas of blood oranges and delicate hints of spices

Sold as a set of two (2) glasses ($95

Its alcohol content is low (2-3%)

The wine shows attractive accessibility and a generous

In the glass: intense straw gold with white flowers