Penet-Chardonnet 'La Croix l'Aumonier' Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2011

Description

From Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy and Verzenay, this Extra Brut shows both precision and depth. The 2011 vintage opens with aromas of lemon zest, crisp pear, and white peach layered with brioche, almond, and chalk. On the palate, it is taut and structured, with vibrant acidity, fine mousse, and a mineral backbone that drives through to a long, saline finish. Elegant yet powerful, it captures the tension and terroir focus of Penet-Chardonnet’s style, offering both immediate complexity and notable aging potential.