Opus One - 2016 (750ml) Size:750ml winemaker Dimitri Bazas and director

winemaker Dimitri Bazas and director Pierre Meurgey are making real progress in their efforts to change the style of the reds toward less structured and more accessible wines without losing the essential spirit of Maison Champy as having crafted several centuries worth of vins de garde (age worthy wines)

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22% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot

the 2001 Pavie has a slight lightening at the edge of its dark garnet/plum/purple color and a big

this bottle came across as exceptionally youthful and still somewhat firm

Opus One - 2016 (750ml) Size:750ml winemaker Dimitri Bazas and directorDeep garnet purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crme de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through. During