Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery Usually we think in terms

Usually we think in terms of a feminine style of Pinot Noir

sandalwood and iron shavings that follow through to a medium body with extremely long and pointed tannins that go on and on

it behaved very well and produced a very elegant wine with subtle aromas and an incredible texture

There is enough acidity to lend support and lift to it all

Clandestin Les Grandes Lignes Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV Halkia Winery Usually we think in termsThis is a fascinating Champagne whose dusty mineral purity reminds me of steely lean Chablis. The straw golden colored wine displays clear fresh and intense flavors of ripe concentrated white and yellow fleshed fruits intertwined with lemon juice sweet brioche and earthy mineral notes maybe even a touch of iodine. Medium bodied yet intense and tight on the chalky textured palate this is a very delicate pure lean fresh and elegant but also firmly