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Andre Clouet Chalky Brut NVChalk soils have long been considered one of the key resources enabling the Champagne region to produce such intense and refined wines. Aiming to highlight this relationship, Andre Clouet have released a new wine in their range further dialling up the crisp and salty flavours so prevalent in wines from these chalk rich soils. As a 100% Chardonnay cuvee, this 2nd release of "Chalky" is largely from the 2014 vintage, with vineyard sources one third from

delivering a seamless rich depth of character that lingers long on the palate

While still beautifully pure and vibrant

Predominantly American oak for two years maturation

100% de-stemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in concrete tank for 5 months with a very gentle maceration using infusion and no pump overs

cinnamon and pink peppercorn to the blackcurrant

such as Auslese

Highly recommended

a liquorous part à la Rayas

which at the moment is averaging once every two to three years

there is a kick up in the intensity and drive on the finish

While somewhat closed

grippy tannins

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