Baron-Fuenté Brut Tradition Champagne

Very interesting wine this and not your average Champagne thanks to its blend of pinot meunier and chardonnay which provides a youthful and complex style. It immediately bursts with pinot character – toastiness plus a line of strawberry fruits before leading to quite a full and rich palate for Champagne. There is an attractive, creamy, food-friendly texture too supported by crisp but not dominant acidity which makes for a great everyday Champagne when guests pop around. Drink: 2021-2025. Score – 94. (Angus Hughson, winepilot.com, Feb. 2021)