Previously known as Blanc de Blancs, so 100% Chardonnay. Extra Brut (dosage 4gr/l), Premier Cru (Cramant, Avize, Oger, Vertus), 2009 base wine, 40% Vin de réserve from 2008-2004. Very taut, dry and mineral, clean and crisp, frank, an essence of the Côte des Blancs. An excellent aperitif, really whets the appetite.
Very pale, almost colourless; bright and floral nose, modern and cool but not so much fruit-driven; light and refreshing on the palate in spite of relatively low acidity, nice roundness; good length.
12.8% ABV, fermented in new French barriques, aged for six months on new and older oak. Initially a very oaky nose, but with air the minerality, fruit and flowers emerge, good depth; soft and juicy but lively, with a good stuffing of fruit and a lovely balance, nice weight; good length.
NV Larmandier-Bernier Longitude 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Previously known as Blanc de Blancs, so 100% Chardonnay. Extra Brut (dosage 4gr/l), Premier Cru (Cramant, Avize, Oger, Vertus), 2009 base wine, 40% Vin de réserve from 2008-2004. Very taut, dry and mineral, clean and crisp, frank, an essence of the Côte des Blancs. An excellent aperitif, really whets the appetite.
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2012 Angelo Delea Merlot Chiar di Luna 87 Points
Switzerland, Ticino
Very pale, almost colourless; bright and floral nose, modern and cool but not so much fruit-driven; light and refreshing on the palate in spite of relatively low acidity, nice roundness; good length.
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2010 Guido Brivio Bianco Rovere di Uve Merlot Ticino 89 Points
Switzerland, Ticino
12.8% ABV, fermented in new French barriques, aged for six months on new and older oak. Initially a very oaky nose, but with air the minerality, fruit and flowers emerge, good depth; soft and juicy but lively, with a good stuffing of fruit and a lovely balance, nice weight; good length.
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2011 Shelter Winery Spätburgunder 87 Points
Germany, Baden
Lovely, bright red fruit, hint of spices, slightly lactic, elegant and refreshing, juicy, good length.
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2012 Cascina Pian D'Or Moscato d'Asti Bricco Riella 87 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
Fresh and floral, fragrant, clean, light, refreshing, decent length.
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