Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Nogers' Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 paso robles enlivened by a zing of

enlivened by a zing of orange peel acidity and crushed stone

polished tannins and a flavorful finish

round and attractively vibrant medium weight flavors exude ample minerality on the lingering and balanced finale that is shaped by notably fine-grained tannins

layered finish

Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Nogers' Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 paso robles enlivened by a zing ofThe 2017 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Les Nogers is very promising, unwinding in the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, citrus oil and peach mingled with white flowers, oyster shell and nougat. Medium to full bodied, fleshy and vinous, it's bright and chiseled, with a concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a saline finish. While 2017 was often a challenging vintage for Pinot Noir and Meunier in Champagne, conscientious growers,