transparency to mineral nuance
Features a sinewy midpalate
It's quite long but it shows limited complexity at present
Malolactic was in new French oak barrels
I mildly prefer the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet because of its marginally better sense of verve but I underscore that the difference is slight and it’s obviously an open question as to how the two wines will compare over time – in sum
Rare, Millesime Rose other_regions_australia transparency to mineral nuanceIn the first decade of this century, two years really stand out for Champagne, 2002 and 2008, although many now think that the cooler, more poised 2008 may win out in the end. Described with the two words, precisely gracious, the 2008 will be the next Blanc release. For the time being we have the fabulous ros to enjoy, which is far lighter than the 2007 and much more refined. Cellar master Rgis Camus waxes lyrical, comparing the colour to a ballerinas