(L. Aubry "La Nombre d’Or Campanae Veteres Vites") ($68.00) It means “The old vines of the countryside.” This vintage the assemblage is 25% Pinots Blanc and Gris co-fermented, 20% Petit Meslier, 15% Arbanne, 15% CH, 20% PN and 5% Meunier (or “Meunier!” as Aubry declaims each time he speaks the word. The guy likes Meunier.) Disgorged 12/10. A clear classic fragrance for this cuvée, focused and sexy and detailed and exotic; mirabelles, brioche, really almost a squid-ink finish, along with sweet hay.
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By Antonio Galloni
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