The wine has more stones

“When you have low yields and concentrated grapes you do not need to extract

and the barrels were well-seasoned to avoid oak in the wine

As the description suggests this is somewhat awkward today but the underlying material appears to be present such that there is a reasonable chance that ultimately it will harmonize

Clandestin, Les Revers Brut Nature Vintage:2020 The wine has more stonesThe NV (2019) Brut Nature Les Revers is a pure Chardonnay from north facing vineyards in the Aube, fermented and aged in barrel. The nose is intense with creaminess and dried corn husk and a slight echo of smoke. Sprightly mousse underlines the fact that this is less about fruit than about texture and soil, expressing deeper creaminess and the smoothness of pillowy brioche. Light, bright and yet with substance. A blanc de blancs but not as you know