Chartogne-Taillet Chemin de Reims Extra Brut 2020

Lemon curd and white blossom upfront, with a flinty chalk thread that pulls the finish into focus. Persistent bead with a near-weightless texture, precise without being austere. At 2.5g dosage, the Chardonnay doesn't overreach: it's taut, bright, and clean-cut. Where the 2019 leaned into density, the 2020 goes the other way, lighter on its feet, quicker to please, and entirely convincing on its own terms. Drink now through 2027.