2017 Champagne Crété Chamberlin TDN 1.114 BdB Grand Cru Oger Brut N...

This is Blandine & Mathieu’s inaugural release of their top cuvée, crafted from the 114-year-old vineyard Terre de Noel in the heart of the Grand Cru village of Oger. These vines produce tiny yields of precious grapes, and this special wine is made with only the first press cuvée. The malolactic conversion was blocked to retain freshness, and the wine was matured for nine months in a large new oak. This then spent six years on lees. The nose is intellectual, rich in florals and white citrus, alongside a stunning mineral tension on the palate. This is a nod to Oger’s steely chalk terroir, but there is also sweet old-vine depth and richness despite the dosage sitting at 1g.

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Made exclusively from Grand Cru plots in Oger, this glossy fizz expresses ripe orange-like fruit and lemon pith with super-streamlined precision. It is amazingly linear throughout, with a notable citrus crunch. The palate gives way to a more vibrantly fruity note with a remarkable richness that brings depth and body. Notes of honeysuckle and white floral characteristics continue to the finish, resulting in a crescendo with a powerful lip-smacking acidity and saline edge. It is remarkably drinkable but will improve with age.

Luke Dowdy, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd