Olivier Horiot '5 Sens' Champagne Brut Nature Les Riceys, 2018

This wine is 20% Arbane, 20% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc, and 20% Chardonnay. A golden straw with a subtle copper hue. Fine, elegant bubbles and a creamy mousse. The nose is complex and multilayered. Aromas of stone fruit (apricot, Mirabelle plum), citrus peel, fresh herbs, and spiced pear mingle with floral notes (acacia, dried rose) and a gentle oxidative nuance—hazelnut, chamomile, and wet stone. On the palate, textural and expressive. Richer than many Brut Nature Champagnes, with a beautifully balanced mouthfeel. Notes of dried apple, quince, toasted almond, ginger, and lemon verbena unfold across the palate. High acidity, but integrated with depth from the diverse varietal blend. Mineral-driven finish with a slight grip and persistent salinity. A vinous, gastronomic Champagne that rewards contemplation. The use of all seven Champagne grapes gives this cuvée depth, nuance, and textural complexity. Brut Nature in style, but not austere—this is structured and soulful gro