2017 Champagne Crété Chamberlin, C.D.B, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru, Extra Brut

This is Crété Chamberlin’s first year of production for this cuvée, sourced from 4 of their Premier Cru vineyards in the Cote des Blancs: one of which being their “Chaffour” vineyard, planted back in 1953. This is pure expression of terroir, with no malolactic fermentation and 100% stainless steel fermentation, all hand-riddled and having spent 4 years on lees.

The colour is a pale, summery gold, with a nose of vibrant orchard fruits and subtle hints of citrus zest and wet stone. The mousse is creamy and velvety, and the finish is long and linear with a touch of flinty complexity.

Pure and energetic, this champagne is perfect to drink now until 2028.

Katie Merry, Assistant Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2023)