2016 A. Margaine, Special Cuvee Club Blanc de Blancs Brut

A bright straw color, the 2016 Champagne Special Club Blanc De Blancs Brut is a fresh vintage they harvested in September, and they used a touch of oak just to round out the wine. Fresh with aromas of bright apples, lemon pith, fresh flowers, shortbread, and a light toast, the palate is more linear and driving, with a nice focus and a spritely mousse that accents the acidity at this early stage. Its more mineral drive frames the wine, and it’s going to take time, but it will improve over the coming 10-15 years. ~ (93) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 12-20-2024

Margaine's 2016 Brut Spécial Club is a total delight. Ample yet light on its feet, the 2016 is exquisite. Partial vinification and aging in oak rounds out the contours beautifully, something that becomes more apparent as this wine starts to open in the glass. Lemon confit, marzipan, chamomile and dried flowers build effortlessly. The persistent, mineral-driven finish is exquisite. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2024. ~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 12-1-2024