Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 Puramun concentrated core of blackberry seasoned

concentrated core of blackberry seasoned with black pepper and cinnamon on the finish

with toasty notes

With little tannin

Stunning length and nutty complexity at super-long finish

Black cherry and strawberry fruit aromas get a lot of support from bursts of back fat

Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 Puramun concentrated core of blackberry seasonedDespite the challenging vintage, the 2017 Extra Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out very well, unwinding in the glass with scents of citrus oil, lemon pith, freshly baked bread, white flowers and wet stones. Medium to full bodied, rich and layered, with a typically vinous, structured profile, it's deep and satiny, with tangy acids and chalky structure, concluding with a long finish. 94 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate