Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 Bordeaux Blend and a liqueur of rocks-like

and a liqueur of rocks-like sense of minerality on the blockbuster finish

florals and chocolate with baked berries

98 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

and white flower blossoms

giving up spices

Doyard Clos de l'Abbaye Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2017 Bordeaux Blend and a liqueur of rocks-likeDespite the challenging vintage, the 2017 Extra Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out very well, unwinding in the glass with scents of citrus oil, lemon pith, freshly baked bread, white flowers and wet stones. Medium to full bodied, rich and layered, with a typically vinous, structured profile, it's deep and satiny, with tangy acids and chalky structure, concluding with a long finish. 94 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate