🏰 The 2014 vintage for Champagne was a mixed bag, with a warm, dry spring followed by a cool, wet summer, but a benign September ultimately saved the harvest. Chardonnay, the sole grape in this Blanc de Blancs, generally performed best across the region in 2014. Marc Hébrart's 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Clos Léon, disgorged in April 2021, is highly praised by Robert Parker with 94 points. It wafts from the glass with aromas of pear, frangipane, freshly baked bread, nectarine, and white flowers. This medium to full-bodied Champagne is deep and fleshy, with racy acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long, expansive finish, typical of Hébrart's charming style. 【Robert Parker 94 points, showcasing Hébrart's charming style】. Other tasting notes mention fresh baked bread, lemon peel, unripe apple, quince, cheese rind, and stone on the nose, with the palate adding orange peel and a more pronounced bread dough character. It's described as massive on the palate, with biscuit and orange peel notes, dense and needing aeration to reveal autolysis, cheese rind, and quince. Beautiful acidity lengthens the wine with lovely energy, leading to a saline finish with the impression of licking a wet stone. 🍴 This exquisite Blanc de Blancs Champagne is a perfect aperitif or can be enjoyed at the beginning of a meal. It pairs wonderfully with shellfish, crab, and lobster. Its crisp acidity and rich fruit core also make it a great match for peach skin and green apples. 🥂 An excellent choice for celebratory occasions, from intimate gatherings to grand events. Its approachable yet structured nature makes it suitable for enjoying now or cellaring for further development.