Gaston Chiquet Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millesime, Champagne, France 2015 Abruzzo Hebrart deftly manages fruit intensity

Hebrart deftly manages fruit intensity and energy in a Brut Rose that positively sizzles with energy

with notes of leather and vanilla and a touch of smoke and brick dust

all from Bearwallow

suppleness and fruity freshness

Gaston Chiquet Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millesime, Champagne, France 2015 Abruzzo Hebrart deftly manages fruit intensityThe 2015 Champagne Special Club Brut is a seductive offering from the Chiquet house. Pouring a silver straw hue and composed of 68% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir, this year's release is lush and expressive on opening, with a decadent perfume of red apple, sweet brioche, honeyed Meyer lemon, and wet stone. Approachable on the palate, it opens with a rounded and pillowy mousse, a supple texture, and modest acidity, although at this stage, it