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2017 Champagne Waris Hubert, Blanche, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Avize, Extra Brut

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - at best
Product: 20178158145
2017 Champagne Waris Hubert, Blanche, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Avize, Extra Brut

Description

This Grand Cru cuvée, named for Olivier’s daughter, is a stunning expression of Avize Chardonnay from a challenging year. The vines average 40 years of age, entirely organically grown on chalky and clay soils. The nose has a complex and inviting bouquet of golden apples and pears, with a delightful interplay of white peach and acacia blossoms. 

The palate is textured and expressive, with a more restrained edge than the opulent 2016 – shy at first, but the 2017 really develops in the glass, proof of the quality of the terroir. The finish retains a lovely mineral edge and a hint of cinnamon and sweet spices.

Drink now until 2033

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2023)

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2017
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Full Bodied
Producer Champagne Waris Hubert

About this wine

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
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Champagne Waris Hubert

An independent family business, Champagne Waris Hubert is run by Olivier Waris, his wife Stephanie, and their three children. The family have a long history of farming in the area, but only started making Champagne in 1998. Now, they hold 18 hectares that are all in organic conversion and will achieve certification in 2023.
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