DM Extra Brut Desir Champagne Doyard-Mahe Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Vertus Premier Cru, #

In recent years, there has been a trend in Champagne for lower “dosage” – the amount of liqueur that is added to adjust sugar levels to balance the naturally high acidity of the wines. This is partly due to consumers’ changing tastes for drier styles and partly due to riper grapes being harvested these days compared to the past. Carole’s Désir Extra Brut is an elegant refreshing Champagne with lots of crisp green apple, fresh lemon, spring blossom and pastry character. While it is a non-vintage Champagne, for a large part the assemblage is based on 2017. The date of disgorgement is indicated on the cork.