Jacquesson Avize Champ Caïn Grand Cru Extra Brut 2009

Deep gold. Ripe stone fruit, candied lemon and warm honey set against a stony, chalky backbone that keeps the richness in check. Dried herbs, toasted almonds and a briny, oyster-shell edge emerge on the palate, adding complexity to what is an undeniably weighty wine. Avize's precision threads through every sip, pulling focus from a vintage that could easily tip into excess. Drink now through 2032.