while his uncle Alvaro Palacios spends his time between Priorat and La Rioja

The mouthfeel is light handed and delicate

meat and woodsmoke

from the oldest holdings of the estate

with a fine savoriness and saltiness as well as tonic notes of bitter lemon

Frederic Savart, Haute Couture Extra Brut Vintage:2018 while his uncle Alvaro PalaciosThe 2016 Extra Brut Haute Couture Le Mesnil sur Oger is a small re release of Fred Savart's first vintage for this wine. It shows the natural complexity of a Champagne that spent eight years on the lees. Tangerine peel, white flowers, pastry and light tropical overtones all grace this super expressive offering. Readers searching for a Champagne with aromatics and flavors that develop over time will find that here. The 2016 is perhaps a bit austere on