ANDRE CLOUET CHALKY NV - sparkling

Style: Rocks & Minerals Bouzy and Ambonnay are the epicentre of pinot noir in Champagne, and the Clouet family is the priviledged custodian of eight hectares of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages. These are rich and concentrated expressions of pinot noir, wines of deep complexity, multi faceted interest and engaging character, yet with remarkable restraint and sense of control. Recent tastings confirm that this small and relatively unknown grower ranks high among Champagne's finest practitioners of pinot noir - and expresses one of the best value of all. As the name suggests, Chalky tastes like the salty-chalky purism of the chalk soils of Champagne, but it wouldn’t be a Clouet if it didn’t also exude a wonderful, melting charm and seductive appeal. 200 million years of minerality poured into the bottle as liquid chalk, what a smooth, delicious mineral hammer! HEINER LOBERNBERG, lobernbergwineguide.comSaline and mineral to profound effect, encased in apple, beurre bosc pear and lemon. Pure, primary and white inside and out, it carries impressive acid line, intricately framed in low dosage. TYSON STELZER, The Champagne GuideBrimming with fresh apple, lemon and wild-berry aromas underlined by a note of freshly baked baguette, this begins so charming, then it turns in a fascinating mineral direction with a pronounced saline quality. The excitement comes from the tension between these two sides of this very distinctive champagne. Very long, chalky finish…JAMES SUCKLINGMedium golden yellow. Quite classic on the nose with citrus notes, exotic fruit nuances of mango and passion fruit. Elegant on the palate with a fine mousse, a noticeable impression of sweetness and a certain minerality. Complex even in the long aftertaste with smoky nuances. FALSTAFF Region: Champagne, FRANCEVariety: Chardonnay ABV: 12% Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of,a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavor to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.