2013 Lieux-Dits Collection Assortment Case (3 x Avize Champ Cain, 1 x Ay Vauzelle Terme)

100pts Antonio Galloni - The 2013 Extra-Brut Aÿ Vauzelle Terme is a wild, exotic Champagne. It's a wine for readers who love Pinot Noir. Kirsch, hard candy, ginger, spice and rose petal are all amplified to the maximum. This dense, extroverted Champagne is absolutely stunning, but it is not at all subtle. I loved it, but I could also see it being too excessive for some palates. Tasting it is like driving a car extremely fast – there’s no shortage of adventure. Bottled with no dosage. Drink from 2024-2030 96Pts Antonio Galloni - The 2013 Extra-Brut Avize Champ Caïn Grand Cru is a fabulous example of the year as seen from these old-vine blocks planted in 1962. Rich and luxurious, the 2013 possesses notable vertical intensity to play off its considerable depth. Lemon confit, white flowers, graphite, sage and menthol infuse the palate with tons of textural resonance. The 2013 is approachable now, but it remains a young, dense Champagne. There's just another register of intensity vis-a-vis the other wines in this tasting. Bottled with no dosage. Drink from 2024-2034