Henriet-Bazin Champagne Premier Cru Cuvée Hypolite Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut

Vinified in barrels of oak from the local forest. Minimum 36 months sur lies in the bottle. Disgorgement date not specified; 4.5g/l dosage. As would be expected from the full oak treatment, this is a rather rich wine. The nose is full, vanilla, oak, some citrus, some crisp green apple. The palate follows the nose initially, but towards the end the sweetness of the oak fades to a slightly bitter (in a good way) and remarkably drying finish. Overall this …