2019 Doyard, Champagne, 1er Cru Clos de l'Abbaye Extra Brut - Magnum

Champagne Doyard is a family-run estate based in the 1er Cru village of Vertus, where they have been active as winegrowers since the 17th century. This specific wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grown in a half-hectare walled parcel known as Clos de l'Abbaye, which features chalky soils and vines originally planted in 1956. In the glass, it reveals complex aromatics of peach, pear, and orange peel with subtle hints of nutmeg and dried flowers, all tied together by a rich, layered texture and a persistent, saline finish. The 2019 vintage provided a warm, stable growing season that yielded concentrated fruit, resulting in a wine that balances ripe, generous character with racy, structural acidity. Given its depth and current integration, this magnum is ready to enjoy now but possesses the clear tension and chalky minerality to reward several years of additional cellar time.