🏰 The 2018 Frederic Savart Champagne Mont Benoit Extra Brut 1er Cru hails from a 【50-year-old single parcel vineyard in Villers-aux-Noeuds, co-planted to 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Chardonnay】 [29]. This unique blend, picked and pressed together, contributes to a Champagne that is medium to full-bodied, fleshy, and precise, with a racy spine of acidity [10, 20, 24, 27, 29]. William Kelley of Wine Advocate scored this vintage 94 points, highlighting its quality and potential [27]. On the nose, it unwinds with scents of orange oil, nectarine, and peach, mingled with hints of white flowers, buttery pastry, and frangipane [10, 20, 24, 27, 29]. Some notes also mention exuberant citrus, pastry apple tart, brioche, and a touch of reduction [27]. The palate is vibrant, with white pepper, slate, crushed rocks, and lemon confit building in allure, concluding with a bright, chalky finish [27]. This Champagne is noted for its fine-boned, elegant profile and considerable vibrancy [10, 20, 24, 27, 29]. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, it also pairs beautifully with delicate seafood such as seared scallops, oysters, or light poultry dishes. 🥂 Event suggestions: Perfect for celebrations, elegant brunches, or as a sophisticated start to any special meal.