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Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

A step down from my previous bottle two years ago, this displayed a chiseled white chalk and lemon juice front end, with nicely placed bristling acidity and cut, but then thinned out notably on the…

Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

At home, this bottle performs much better than the silly service from the domaine back in July. This is currently best served cold, as it quickly flattens out as temperature rises in the glass. The…

Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

I had to revisit this at home just to retest my faith in Claude Cazals, after a rough tasting at the domaine recently where the 2014 Clos Cazals was a comparative wreck. Thankfully this 2012 is as…

Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

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Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut La Chapelle du Clos

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Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Rose XV Grand Cru

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Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

Even better than last year. With a bit of air, this becomes a phenomenal BdB, marrying controlled depth and ripeness with judicious acidity and chalky cut. Finishes both savory and uplifting. Drink…

Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

Yellow citrus spray, white melon rind, white flowers, chalk, and tarragon notes are executed in a controlled intensity that sparkles with focused energy and liveliness. In its current state, the…

Claude Cazals Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Clos Cazals

Exquisitely balanced, with a judicious flavor equilibrium between the lemon and chalk/salt notes that are harmoniously carried on a fine bead of effervescence, the 2012 Clos Cazals is a winner. With…