Leclerc Briant Le Clos des Trois Clochers Brut Zéro 2016

Toasted hazelnut, citrus pith and chalk dust announce the nine months in oak before the zero dosage takes over, bracing acidity slicing cleanly through a creamy, lush texture. Fine bubbles carry the tension forward, and an oyster-shell, lingering finish underscores just how seriously Villers Aller Chardonnay can speak without any added sweetness to soften the edges. Focused and uncompromising.