Egly Ouriet Les Premices, Egly-Ouriet Base Vintage Brut Champagne, France 2020

From equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this has a dosage of 1g/l and is based around the 2020 vintage (50%), with 30% 2019 and 20% 2018. It spent three years on lees before disgorgement. Given the use of steel over oak in this wine, it has a vibrancy and accessibility that makes it a real treat to drink young. Bursting with orchard fruit and lemon balm on the nose, there are notes of fresh baguette in there too. The palate is supple, with an effortless ripeness to the core of citrus and peach fruit. Satiny in texture with smooth, creamy mousse. Delicious already, the silky fresh fruit has a tangy edge that means this will age nicely for a decade. Lightly savoury with leesy cereal and sourdough crust notes on the finish. Moreish.