(NV Varnier-Fannière "Cuvée de Jean Fannière Origine" Extra Brut) ($73.00) 40% Cramant, 40% Avize and 20% Oger. 60% ’05, 40% ’06, disgorged 11/10, and 3g/l RS. Oh boy yes! The ’05 shows as classic white Parisiennes mushrooms and the ’06 as round, almost meaty body; this firm dry wine is balanced on the head of a pin; it’s salty and chalky yet markedly suave and smooth.
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(NV Varnier-Fannière "Cuvée de Jean Fannière Origine" Extra Brut) ($73.00) 40% Cramant, 40% Avize and 20% Oger. 60% ’05, 40% ’06, disgorged 11/10, and 3g/l RS. Oh boy yes! The ’05 shows as classic white Parisiennes mushrooms and the ’06 as round, almost meaty body; this firm dry wine is balanced on the head of a pin; it’s salty and chalky yet markedly suave and smooth.2011 Champagne Catalog, 6/1/2011, (See more on Terry Theise Estate Selections...)