Georges Laval Les Chênes Brut Nature 2015

Stony and taut, with golden apple, white flowers, and a squeeze of citrus peel rising from the glass. Fine bubbles carry real density here, layers of lemon curd and toasted brioche build steadily through a long, focused finish. Zero dosage strips everything back to the vineyard itself, and Les Chênes has plenty to say: this is Chardonnay of uncommon depth and precision.