Chartogne-Taillet, Champagne 'Chemin de Reims' Extra Brut 2018

Place: Champagne, France

Grape: Chardonnay

Vibe: Ripping

An earthier, more savoury expression of Chardy than you find in your usual Blanc de Blancs. Beautifully textured yet still lifted, this is a citrusy, flinty bomb with a lightly herbal edge that'll have you reaching for a second glass, then a third, then... whoops! All gone! ABV: 12.5%