2022 Champagne Clandestin, Austral, Brut Nature Women in Wine powerful Monte Bello

powerful Monte Bello

The palate brings a good salinity paired with fresh blood orange

This is seriously good and highly recommended as well

after a slow start to the range

The unusual soils in this area cause stronger tannins and a firmer grain in the mouth

2022 Champagne Clandestin, Austral, Brut Nature Women in Wine powerful Monte BelloThe Boreal and Austral range shows the importance of vineyard aspect on Champagne style. Austral comes from grapes sourced solely from south facing, mid slope, Kimmeridgian soil vineyards. While still 100% Pinot Noir, its much warmer on the nose than the Boreal. It has an almost solar character: fruit forward, with notes of lemon, orange peel and ripe white flowers. The palate is more precise, with flavours of red apple, pear and citrus fruit; there