2014 Charles Heintz Blanc de Blancs

BLUF: This wine gives any bottle of bubbles a run for its money and especially at $65 many, much more expensive, champagnes should be blushing.

Simply put, it’s a banger and only getting finer with age. Wonderful golden hue, a touch of apple, honey, and toasted bread on the nose.

The palate, oh the palate, makes for a near perfect expression of an aged blanc de blancs. Brioches, and stewed apples, gentle spice, and lingering bite of acidity make this a perfect wine to bring in the New Year. At $65 (and a much higher prices), I don’t think I could imagine a better bottle.