2018 Bereche et Fils Cote Cramant Grand Cru BB

The 2018 Extra-Brut Cramant Grand Cru (from Bateau and Chemin de Chalons) is creamy, sensual and quite expressive in this tasting. It's a classy, understated wine with good depth and textural intensity, especially for the year. Apricot, fresh yellow flowers, graphite, spice and dried flowers build nicely. There's a bit of tightness on the finish, which is why I would prefer to cellar this for a year or two. The textural resonance here is admirable. Dosage is 3.8 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2023.