Huré Frères Champagne L'Inattendue Blanc de Blancs
Tasted 27 March 2026
France · Champagne
A very charming wine, with notable chalky pep and freshness counterbalanced with hints of toasty elements that ultimately make for an easy sipper. Lemon and yellow pear notes are elevated by white rock and cardamom…
Riper than my previous bottle, with a full mouthfeel that is enveloping and at times a little rich. Enough tension to keep it all intact, but not the speediest of deliveries. It’s a yummy sample, and…
Another go at this wine yields a bit more of a weightier result than my previous bottle. Fresh and focused, the 2021 base has been more boney than the 2020, but its lift and verve are undeniable. As…
Again, a performance marked by freshness, the 2018 offers both white rock-infused energy and white/yellow melon, lemon pith, and crunchy green, white, and yellow pear fruit notes that give some…