Charles Clément Brut Tradition - NV (3L D-Magnum) Size:3L (D-Magnum) This is one of the

This is one of the great successes of the vintage

It has a formidable reputation and for years it overshadowed the 1989

the vibrant and powerful big-bodied flavors are wonderfully fresh and culminate in a robust and well-muscled finish that avoids any rusticity because of the huge amounts of dry extract on the palate saturating finale

I thought this 1982 would be in its grave a decade ago

as Meurgey told me two years ago

Charles Clément Brut Tradition - NV (3L D-Magnum) Size:3L (D-Magnum) This is one of theSmokiness and rye bread richness on the nose translated into brisk, vivid freshness, then there's hazelnut, quince and honey on the palate with gentle mousse. Potential to evolve. Decanter Magazine UK