Mandois - Blanc de Noirs - Brut - Champagne - 2015

Mandois is a family Champagne house based in Pierry, and this Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir from the 2015 vintage, a warm, structured year. It's richer and more golden than a typical Blanc de Noirs, built for someone who wants Champagne with weight and food-pairing muscle rather than pure aperitif fizz. One star from Guide Hachette confirms it's a serious bottle, not just a novelty pour. Lemon peel, almond, yellow apple and stem ginger, with cherry eau de vie from the Pinot Noir. Creamy yet fresh on the palate, peppery and long, with a pleasant bitter edge on the finish.