(NV Vouette et Sorbée Extra Brut Fidèle, Champagne, France) This Champagne left me speechless and my heart pounding. Before tasting, I knew the facts: barrel-fermented Pinot Noir from a tiny, Demeter-certified Biodynamic vineyard in Buxières- sur-Arce (a village closer to Chablis than to Reims), bottled without dosage. But nothing prepared me for the exquisite entry on the palate, the linear tension, and the discreet effervescence. The complex flavors of quince, jasmine rice, and calcareous rock are nothing short of stunning. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009
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By Antonio Galloni
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