Larmandier-Bernier : Les Chemins d'Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut 2016

The 2016 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a very pretty, exotic Champagne. White flowers, mint, chalk, white pepper and crushed rocks are finely sculpted. Low dosage of 2 grams per liter adds notable tension and verve throughout. This savory, highly expressive Champagne will be a fine companion at the dinner table. Disgorged: September 2023.

The 2016 Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Les Chemins d'Avize Extra Brut is a bright yellow color and has a very pretty bouquet of green apple candies, lime Jell-O, white flowers, and quince. With medium body, it floats on the palate and perhaps feels a bit lean, but I love it. The mousse is refreshing and airy, and perhaps that also contributes to the lift, but its limey, pure Jell-O notes linger on the finish. It's a very pretty wine that should have no problem aging another 15-20 years.