Jacquesson Avize Champ Caïn Grand Cru Extra Brut 2005

Champ Caïn delivers the full weight of Avize in 2005 — dense, serious, and built for the long haul. Baked golden apple, toasted brioche, fresh herbs and a streak of wet chalk define the nose. On the palate, the texture is broad and authoritative, with a stony backbone that keeps everything taut beneath the richness. Nearly two decades in and it still hasn't stretched its legs — give it to 2030 and beyond.