{"product_id":"christophe-baron-les-hautes-blanches-vignes-1-5-liter-magnum-2020","title":"Christophe Baron Les Hautes Blanches Vignes (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale straw\/copper hue, the 2020 Champagne Les Hautes Blanches Vignes Brut Nature reveals a more savory and mineral profile, leading with notes of smoky wet stones, saline, strawberries, bread dough, and spice ... medium-framed, the palate lends more intensity ... a lively spine of acidity, a pinpoint mousse, and a flourish of white pepper and grapefruit citrus lasting on the finish. It’s impressive already, but it will benefit from another year or more in bottle and has the structure to improve over the coming 15 or so years. –Audrey Frick, \u003cem\u003ejebdunnuck.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine ... loaded with rich melon and citrus fruits alongside delicate cranberry and salty minerals on the palate. Full-bodied with plenty of tension, this beautiful wine can benefit from another year or two in the bottle. –Owen Bargreen, \u003cem\u003eowenbargreen.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Brut Nature Les Hautes Blanches Vignes is once again the star of the show ... Bright and saline, with notable drive, the Hautes Blanches Vignes sizzles with tension. Citrus, dried flowers, slate and green orchard fruit are some of the many notes that come alive in the glass. While the other 2022s are quite open already, I would cellar this for at least a year or two. It's a gorgeous, captivating Champagne from Christophe Baron. –Antonio Galloni, \u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... aromas of crisp pear, early-blooming white blossoms, peach and orange zest with a faint hint of nutmeg. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, vinous and bright, revealing a demonstrative core of fruit ... Concentrated and vibrant, with a pillowy mousse, the wine is impeccably balanced and concludes with a long, saline finish ... –Kristaps Karklins, \u003cem\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Christophe Baron","offers":[{"title":"1500mL","offer_id":48236751192219,"sku":"2020ChristopheBaronLesHautes","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8451\/1627\/files\/CB-LesHautesBlanchesVignes.jpg?v=1775086646","url":"https:\/\/thiefshop.com\/products\/christophe-baron-les-hautes-blanches-vignes-1-5-liter-magnum-2020","provider":"The Thief Fine Wine \u0026 Beer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}