Gaston Chiquet Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs d'Ay Vintage Brut, Champagne, France 2013 1.5L Lodi While pristine and opulent in

While pristine and opulent in fruit profile

earth-laced finish

The palate isn't very expressive

which lends the wine a honey or medicine flavour

It’s full-bodied and very rich with layers of fruit and creamy tannins intertwined

Gaston Chiquet Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs d'Ay Vintage Brut, Champagne, France 2013 1.5L Lodi While pristine and opulent inVery nicely captured fragrance here, plus subtly complex minerals and lemon lime notes with a yeasty thread too; very pure. The palate's built in subtle layers, with initial crisp lemon and grapefruit flavors wrapped in toasty grilled almonds. Really fine, delicate and focused. 92 Pts James Suckling