2018 Crete Chamberlin, Champagne, CDB Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, Extra Brut

Produced by siblings Mathieu and Blandine Crété, Champagne Crété Chamberlin is a family estate based in the village of Moussy that has been cultivating vines since 1683. This wine is made from Chardonnay sourced from the esteemed Grand Cru terroirs of Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, where some vines date back to 1953. In the glass, it shows bright notes of green apple, citrus zest, and chalky minerality, resulting in a linear, energetic texture. The 2018 vintage was a solar year, providing a sense of natural generosity and ripeness that balances the wine's precise structure. This is a refined, high-energy bottle that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the clear tension and balance to age well in the cellar.