2013 Chandon Vintage Brut

Pours with a frothy white mousse that shows good hold. Pale straw colour with a tinge of pale gold around the outskirts threaded by a very fine bead that possesses great persistence. Elevated scents of baked bread and yeast lees combine with hints of pear over light citrus infusions and a subtle toastiness. Fresh and creamy in texture the palate features mouth watering flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and citrus followed by some cashew and a faint hint of toasted honey on the crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of yeast lees, bready characters, roasted nuts, traces of dried honey and citrus. An excellent Chandon that has a rich yeast lees character.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews…
Chandon Vintage Brut is in fine form.
This hits quality right on the buzzer. Lemon pie, stone fruit, baked apples, fennel and spice, a yeasty-creaminess adding yet more texture and interest. It dazzles mostly with its freshness but there’s substance to back it up. Very good fizz.
93 points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front