2017 Charles Heidsieck - Champagne Charlie (1.5 L - Magnum)Colour : Sparkling Producer : Charles Heidsieck Label Name : Champagne Charlie Country : France Region : Champagne Vintage : 2017 Capacity : 1. 5 L Magnum Rating : Decanter 97 Jeb Dunnuck 97 James Suckling 97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96 Wine Spectator 94 Tasting Note : The texture is truly the soul of Charlie, where we find that paradox of juvenile freshness and fleshiness, with a silkiness befitting of a more mature wine. This dry fleshiness is

with bright acidity supporting a core of orchard and stone fruit

white peach and chamomile

roasted almond and subtle spice

with most of the structure underground

with a peak drinking window extending significantly beyond what the standard bottle permits

A little touch of banana to the nose which is notably punchier than the Puligny

A little youthful bitterness here as the white fruit otherwise takes over

adding particular interest for collectors who plan to age the wine further

and seamlessness are the hallmarks of a modern-day legend

Van Canneyt’s approach to Gevrey village wine

Château Bélair-Monange 2019 is considered by many observers as one of the two or three finest recent vintages from this estate

light golden yellow