Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery and that too in a

and that too in a vintage like 2019

it behaved very well and produced a very elegant wine with subtle aromas and an incredible texture

Usually we think in terms of a feminine style of Pinot Noir

juicy fruits

Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery and that too in aThis is a fascinating Champagne whose dusty mineral purity reminds me of steely lean Chablis. The straw golden colored wine displays clear fresh and intense flavors of ripe concentrated white and yellow fleshed fruits intertwined with lemon juice sweet brioche and earthy mineral notes maybe even a touch of iodine. Medium bodied yet intense and tight on the chalky textured palate this is a very delicate pure lean fresh and elegant but also firmly