Laval, Champagne Premier Cru 'Les Chênes' Brut Nature 2020 sangiovese A structured yet silky take

A structured yet silky take on Dolcetto with plenty of dark fruited charm

There's so much to like here

OG Sicily here

so nutty and delicious

Expect lashings of morello cherry and redcurrant and some wonderful tannins

Laval, Champagne Premier Cru 'Les Chênes' Brut Nature 2020 sangiovese A structured yet silky takePlace: Champagne, France Grape: Pinot Noir + Pinot Meunier Vibe: W O W The Les Chnes site is probably the best terroir in Cumires, so this is like crme de la crme de la crme (de la crme). Only made in exceptional years and released after at least four years of ageing. How good is it to be in the year of our lord 2024? Soft yet persistent, the nose is stunning, running the fruit spectrum from apples to pears to passion fruit, with sweet brioche hints