Castelnau, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 2003

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Tasted by: John Stimpfig
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2021
An impressive and surprising fizz from the warm Champagne de Castelnau Blanc de Blancs 2003 vintage. The 100% Chardonnay fruit comes from crus on the Montagne de Reims (Trepail, Ludes, Villers-Marmery, Verzy, Tauxierre and Rilly) and a number from the Cotes des Blancs, including Chouilly and le Mesnil-sur-Oger). It certainly has bags of personality, aroma and flavour. Nor is it short on acidity. Having spent eleven years on the lees, there’s a compote of creamy, hazelnut, candied citrus fruits and a dry, toasty, savoury finish. Fresh, balanced and expansive, this has real length and texture. Delicious now and for the next four years. Sadly, only 11,000 bottles were made.
Champagne de Castelnau Blanc de Blancs 2003
Producer
Castelnau
Brand
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage
2003
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Grapes
100% Chardonnay