Jacques Selosse Le Mesnil sur Oger Les Carelles - Disgorged 2012 Extra Brut NV

Oyster shell and lemon curd open this tightly wound Les Carelles Blanc de Blancs, with wet stone and white peach deepening on the nose. Tension is the defining quality here, the zero dosage strips away any softening influence, leaving the Côte des Blancs chalk utterly exposed. Rich, almost toasty undercurrents of brioche push against a blade of acidity that keeps everything focused and driven. The finish is long and stony, building rather than fading, with layers of preserved citrus and damp limestone that linger well after the glass is empty. Drink now through 2025+.