: Chardonnay was uniformly good across the region.
: Wines from this year are generally more "heterogeneous" and soft rather than powerful, making them better for immediate drinking rather than long-term cellaring. Value Alternatives (Non-Vintage) best buy champagne 2017
: Combines aromas of ripe pear and citrus with restrained chalky notes, offering a more fruity expression of the vintage. 2017 Vintage Quality Overview : Chardonnay was uniformly good across the region
: A Blanc de Blancs that highlights the purity of Chardonnay with significant vivacity and freshness. best buy champagne 2017
: Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier suffered from rot (botrytis), making careful sorting essential for quality results.
: A mineral-focused Extra Brut from Grand Cru parcels that showcases the "racy profile" typical of the year's successful Chardonnay crops.