florals and chocolate with baked berries
a combination of richness and freshness a lot of Burgundy misses
91 Pts Vinous
98 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
and a liqueur of rocks-like sense of minerality on the blockbuster finish
Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 Bordeaux Blend florals and chocolate with bakedDespite the challenging vintage, the 2017 Extra Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out very well, unwinding in the glass with scents of citrus oil, lemon pith, freshly baked bread, white flowers and wet stones. Medium to full bodied, rich and layered, with a typically vinous, structured profile, it's deep and satiny, with tangy acids and chalky structure, concluding with a long finish. 94 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate