Sparkling wine. Champagne, France. Sustainable. 100% Pinot Noir. "The new release of Herbert Beaufort Blanc de Noirs “Grand Cru” non-vintage Brut is composed entirely of pinot noir and is from the base year of 2015. It was disgorged in June of 2018, and like all of the Beaufort family’s wines, the vins clairs do not undergo malolactic fermentation. The bouquet here is beautiful, jumping from the glass in a vibrant blend of white peach, patissière, chalky soil tones, white flowers and a delicate touch of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and brisk, with an excellent core, lovely mineral drive, elegant mousse and a long, crisp and well-balanced finish. This has a beautiful level of low dosage, which buffers the non-malo acidity very nicely, without stealing any of the wine’s impressive backend precision." — 92 Points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar #81 (May / June 2019)