Jean Noel Haton - Brut Champagne NV (750ml)

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Price: $39.99

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Producer	Jean Noel Haton
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Champagne
Sku	65353

The Haton family has a very loyal following among aficionados, who adore this crisp & racy style. A blend of 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay that's aged a minimum of three years and comes from eight of the top cru's in Champagne.

This is a straw yellow colour with a beautiful sparkle. Fine, abundant bubbles. Bouquet : fresh and fragrant, developing the discreet floral aromas of white peaches, citrus fruit and orange blossom. With aeration, hazelnut and mild spice emerge to finish with a hint of liquorice. It is full-bodied and generous in the mouth with a superb retro- olfaction of fresh fruit.

Daniel Hernandez-Brun for K&D: 93 Points

The Jean-Noel Haton Brut Reserve is a delicious Champagne. It is a pale gold in color in the glass, with a youthful green hue at the rim. The aromatic bouquet is very expressive, with notes of green apple, pear, nectarine, kiwi, custard, and honeysuckle that echo on the palte. The perlage is very fine, and the creamy texture and midweight style help to balance the bright, almost bracing acidity, finishing dry and refreshing. Lovely stuff.

Wine Spectator: 91 Points

A racy Champagne, with a subtle, smoky base note underscoring the flavors of black raspberry, pastry, lemon zest and white peach puree. Tightly knit and creamy through to the spiced finish.

Burghound: 90 Points

This also reflects plenty of petrol and quinine characters on the slightly yeastier apple and pear-scented nose. There is a lovely sense of energy to the delicious and relatively full-flavored mid-palate that once again is underpinned by a very firm mousse on the dry bitter lemon and ever-so-mildly austere finish. While this isn't rustic I wouldn't describe it as especially refined but I do like the better overall depth.