Roederer Cristal Champagne, 2015An open and inviting nose references cream, oatmeal and Amalfi lemon with the slightest edge of smoke. The palate immediately strikes with a mouthwatering lemon ripeness and a juicy, mouthfilling generosity reminiscent of yellow plum. It stays true to the trademark sleekness of Cristal and speaks of the concentration of 2015. Fine mousse accentuates the fullness and roundness of the wine while the long finish hints at chalky depth which, for now, is

but otherwise wind turbines and bougies (candles) helped save the day

with purple and blue fruit that renders a brooding

Ageing 18 months in small French oak barrels for the Cabernet Sauvignon

greater persistence with a few tannins to provide the structure

92 Joe Czerwinski

cinnamon toast

85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc

this is rather oakier than the Morey wines

Arthur Coggill: Plum tomato leaf aromas

violets and herbs

Lignier's 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Faconnières is one of the highlights of the range

oaky with rich