Charles de Cazanove Stradivarius Gold 2009 (75cl)

A vintage Champagne from Charles de Cazanove, a house with roots tracing back to 1811. The 2009 vintage in Champagne was characterised by favourable growing conditions, yielding grapes of excellent ripeness and concentration. Stradivarius Gold is made by the traditional method, with significant time spent on its lees to develop aromatic complexity and textural richness. In the glass it shows a brilliant golden hue with a persistent stream of fine bubbles. The nose offers toasted brioche, almond, dried apricot, candied lemon peel and subtle minerality. The palate is rich and expansive, balanced by vibrant acidity, with ripe orchard fruit, honeyed complexity and a delicate oxidative character leading to a long, elegant finish.