2015 Marguet Pere & Fils Les Crayeres Ambonnay Grand Cru

A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir this year, Marguet's 2015 Ambonnay Grand Cru Les Crayères is showing especially well, mingling aromas of pear and waxy citrus rind with notions of vanilla pod and toasted almonds. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's chiseled and penetrating, with a pearly mousse and a saline, mineral finish. Only two lieux-dits were produced in 2015, but both this and the corresponding La Grande Ruelle are well worth seeking out for fans of the estate.