NV | Leclerc-Briant Réserve Brut | Champagne Morellino leaving a pleasantly bitter twang

leaving a pleasantly bitter twang and saline minerals to linger on

with some fresh and dried black fruits accompanied by spice and chocolate

possibly the two greatest sources of Pinot in all of Champagne

typical of Nero d’Avola of western Sicily

NV | Leclerc-Briant Réserve Brut | Champagne Morellino leaving a pleasantly bitter twangPouring a bright pale yellow hue, the NV Champagne Reserve Brut is from 2019, with 40% each Pinot Noir and Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. It opens to reveal notes of wet asphalt, ripe white peach, and fresh redcurrant. Medium bodied and approachable, it has a rounded mid palate, a chalky and pithy texture with a lively yet fine mousse, and a light note of brled grapefruit rind on the finish. Its an attractive and balanced wine with a clean finish. 92 Pts