Chartogne-Taillet Saint-Thierry Extra Brut 2020

Peach, nectarine and warm brioche open with genuine heft — this is Chardonnay built for richness, not austerity. A persistent bead threads through the plush, layered mid-palate, while a chalky, flinty close provides the tension that keeps all that generosity in check. There's real presence here, driven by the Saint-Thierry vineyards, though the underlying structure suggests another two to four years will bring greater definition. Dense and immediate, with the weight to reward patience.