A magnificent non-vintage Champagne expressing the purity of impeccable Chardonnay fruit from vineyards located in the Côte des Blancs including Grand Cru vineyards in Avize and Cramant
candied violet and exotic spices
100% de-stemmed grapes are separated from the stem 10 days to 4 weeks maceration in concrete tanks
The dosage is only 3g/l (extra brut
heady nose
Havens Winery, Merlot, 1997 Corkscrews A magnificent non-vintage Champagne expressingOutstanding! The best we've tasted from Havens. It received 90 points from wine writer Robert Parker 'The 1997 Merlot exhibits a dense ruby purple colour in addition to a superb nose of chocolate, cocoa, cherries, and smoky, earthy notes. The wine is rich and medium to full bodied, with low acidity, a sweet, nicely layered palate, and a lush finish. It should drink well for 7 8 years. (Aug 99)' Wine Spectator 'Dense, with a supple core of black