Maison Burtin, Laytons Brut, Champagne, France

87
Tasted by: Simon Field MW, Andy Howard MW, David Vareille
(at Decanter Magazine's December 2018 issue Value Champagne Panel Tasting, 25 Jul 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
Soft, spiced red apple character; fresh and approachable but without being especially complex or having a finely etched future.
86
Tasted by: Simon Field MW, Peter Liem, David Vareille
(at Decanter Magazine's December 2019 issue Champagne Magnum vs Bottle Panel Tasting, 10 Sep 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2021
Bold, fleshy fruit, tethered by citrusy acidity. A textured palate, with characters of cassis leaf and a hint of linseed.
Producer
Maison Burtin
Brand
Laytons Brut
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
3% Chardonnay
55% Pinot Meunier