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

Crété Chamberlin is a family estate based in the village of Moussy, where the current generation represents the 15th lineage of growers cultivating these historic Champagne lands since 1683. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grown in the renowned chalk soils of the Côte des Blancs, a region celebrated for its ability to produce high-acid, mineral-driven fruit. In the glass, it shows clear notes of lemon zest, green apple, and wet stone, supported by a taut structure and a fine, persistent mousse. The 2018 vintage provided the warmth necessary to develop this ripe fruit profile while maintaining the focus and linearity that define the house style. This magnum is ready to enjoy now for those who appreciate tension and balance, though it has the structural integrity to continue evolving in the cellar.