Delphine Cazals' 2015 vintage is a Blanc de Blancs champagne remarkably balanced between the delicacy and minerality of the Côte des Blancs and the richness of 2015.
The year 2015 fits in perfectly with the continental trend of the decade, with a mild, wet winter and a hot, dry summer. Thanks to a cool late summer, ripening produced juicy, ripe, concentrated grapes - a spectacular vintage.
This cuvée was vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve maximum freshness. After bottling, the cuvée spends 7 years in the House's chalky cellars to round out its aromas. The wines of Mesnil-sur-Oger need this long cellaring time to develop a slight patina.
This champagne is dosed as Extra Brut, which adds a touch of deliciousness.
This vintage has an intense, luminous golden hue and a fine, even effervescence.
The nose reveals a harmonious combination of ripe aromas and cellar-aged notes. First impressions are marked by stone-fruit aromas, such as peach and apricot, accompanied by a touch of caramelized apple. As the wine opens, nuances of golden brioche, toasted hazelnuts and honey emerge, signs of prolonged maturation on the lees.
On the palate, this 2015 vintage offers a creamy, generous texture, characteristic of carefully crafted vintage champagnes. Flavors of white- and yellow-fleshed fruit persist, accompanied by subtle notes of citrus jam and dried flowers. The balance between ripe fruit and fresh acidity is remarkable, adding complexity to the palate.
