
Mesnil
2015
Region
France › Champagne › Champagne AOC › Côte des Blancs › Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Type
white · sparkling · extra-brut
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
0 g/L
Tasting Notes
Intense and delicious. lemon, brioche, Duchesse candy, peanut butter, cream, honey, vanilla, delicate tarragon. Oh and a bit of jerez. Dense and intricately layered, round and complex, yet approachable and so quaffable.
This wine presents an inviting bouquet of lemon, brioche, and Duchesse candy, enriched with notes of cream, honey, vanilla, and delicate hints of basil or tarragon. A subtle touch of Jerez adds complexity. It is dense and intricately layered, boasting a round, complex profile that remains remarkably approachable.
This wine is truly generous and stylish, which explains its broad appeal. It offers a captivating array of aromas, including Duchesse candy, lemon, cream, brioche, honey, vanilla, and hints of basil or tarragon, all complemented by a subtle touch of Jerez. It's dense and intricately layered, with a round, complex profile that remains incredibly easy to drink. The added bonus is its excellent value.
This wine impresses with a successful combination of ageing, intensity, and fruitiness. It offers a palette of duchesse (pear), lemon, cream, brioche, and honey with notes of Jerez, and perhaps a hint of vanilla as well. The structure is excellent - dense, rounded, mineral, and enduring, particularly in its aftertaste. It's complex and multilayered, providing a deep and engaging tasting experience.





