La Closerie les Beguines (2019 Cuvee), Jerome Prevost Non Vintage

The NV Extra Brut Les Béguines LC 19 showed brilliantly once again, bursting with aromas of orange rind, orchard fruit, red berries and peach, mingled with notions of walnuts and marzipan, as well as telltale hints of warm spices and fenugreek. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's deep and complete, with huge reserves of fruit and structure, enlivened by a pillowy mousse. Concluding with a long, sapid finish, I continue to think this is one of Prévost's finest releases of the decade. In style, it's reminiscent of a somewhat riper version of the 2012. 2021-2039

The NV Champagne La Closerie Les Beguines Extra Brut (2019) is incredible and expressive. Entirely Meunier, it is listed as NV but is exclusively from the 2019 vintage. A layered bouquet of red flowers, currant, marzipan, and meringue is followed by elegant and fine mousse, highlighting its pure fruit of ripe red berries, a silky mineral texture, and delicate salinity. It is hard to resist now, but it will mature gracefully over the next 15-20 years.