Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne N.V. France, 1500ml, (MW 17+)

Very intense nose with sour green fruit and a strong salty note. This is very stylised and uncompromising, with loads of hard cheese and yeasty character. Not for mainstream palates, perhaps, but should satisfy most ardent fizzophiles. – 17+ / 20 points, Richard Hemming / MW