2012 Champagne Fleury Coteaux Champenois Rouge

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  2/25/2023 - forceberry wrote: 93 Points

  Made with biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir, partly from very old (+50 yo) vines grown in lieu-dit Replat Champraux. Macerated with the skins for 15 days. Aged for 1 year in oak barrels. 11% alcohol.
  
  Deep, moderately translucent blood-red color with an evolved brick-red hue. The nose feels somewhat evolved and quite complex with nuances aromas of wizened strawberries and fresh cranberries, some dried red-fruit notes, a little bit of volatile lift, light smoky tones of Speck or bacon, a hint of savory Pinosity and a touch of stony minerality. The wine is lean, textural and crunchy on the palate with a rather full body and very dry flavors of tart lingonberries and crunchy redcurrants, some stony mineral tones, a little bit of cranberry sauce, light evolved notes of dried red fruits, a hint of meaty umami and a touch of spicy Pinosity. The structure relies almost entirely on the bracingly high acidity, although there's a tiniest bit of tannic grip, too. The finish is dry, crunchy and subtly grippy with a long aftertaste of tart cranberries and lingonberries, some stony mineral tones, a little bit of Granny Smith apple, light evolved notes of dried strawberries, a hint of developed meaty character and a lifted touch of VA.
  
  A wonderfully crisp, focused and precise red Coteaux Champenois with a surprising amount of body, fruit and concentration for the rather meager level of ABV. The incisive acidity and pronounced mineral tones clearly put this wine in the realm of Coteaux Champenois, but I'm still quite impressed by the intensity, breadth and depth of flavor here. Although the wine is starting to show some age, it doesn't feel particularly tertiary yet and I wouldn't be surprised if the wine continued to improve for years more. Great stuff, will keep for a long time - although the wine is drinking really well right now. A terrific purchase at 28,50€.

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