Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Presle other_regions_italy cassis and dark plum fruit

cassis and dark plum fruit all racing along in unison

This is both more aromatically restrained and more elegant than the Clos de la Roche with its reluctant nose of rose petal

and there's a small imperfection that makes it more fluid and fine-boned

A savory palate mingles lime

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Presle other_regions_italy cassis and dark plum fruitThe 2012 Presle Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir Millsime (disgorged in April 2016 without dosage, but indicated as Brut on the label) opens super clear, refined and pure on the nose. It has a rather fine and lean, yet complex character with lemon and deep mineral flavors. Full bodied and rich (though less erotic than Les Ursules), this is a spicy, clear, fresh and firmly structured Pinot with grip and a long, refreshing finish. I'd cellar this complex and