Gaston Chiquet Spécial Club 2016

Citrus oils, crushed chalk and fresh herb lift jump out of the glass with real precision and energy. Fine, persistent bubbles carry white flower and dried mint through a taut, focused mid-palate. Bright acidity and stony tension hold everything in check, a disciplined, expressive Champagne that punches well above what 2016's difficult growing season might suggest. Drink now through 2030.