2015 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Brut spirit alongside notes of leather

alongside notes of leather

chiselled peat smoke then fresh orchard fruit and icing sugar showing with time

even though it doesn't express itself that way

juicy and ripe

Despite the relatively short time on skins the colour is impressive

2015 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Brut spirit alongside notes of leatherAlthough still quite closed, there are delightful savory notes on the nose, with some autolytic depth in the background and deep, stony mineral notes. This is extremely elegant on the palate: linear and fine, with ripe and toasty fruit. Though the richness is there, this has a huge amount of elegance too. Crisp acidity gives a fine and cleansing freshness on the long, toasty, mineral laden finish.