| Producer | Fresne Ducret |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Chardonnay and Pinot Noir |
| Sku | 01844 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 12.00% |
Organic/Bio This far north in Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir can struggle to mature but Pierre Fresne coaxes the 65% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier and 35% Chardonnay used here to perfect ripeness. The wine is around 60% vintage 2017 plus 10% barrel aged Chardonnay from 2018 and the rest from a perpetual reserve begun in 2009. After 6+ years on the lees and with 5 g/l dosage, it smells and tastes great, with notes of small red berries, lemon and apricot fruit and hints of toast and apple skin on the nose, palate, and flowing, dry, finish. This drinks well above the price point.
While her review was for a release a few years ago, I won’t be able to beat JancisRobinson.com’s Tamlyn Currin’s description of it: “Rich aromas of freshly baked bread and apricots. Beautiful density and concentration of flavour; the apricot aromas follow through on the palate, along with baked oranges and shortbread. Both breadth and depth, ending in a mouthwateringly long, lemon-zested finish. Gorgeous, crystal-cut bubbles – like tiny diamonds in texture. It has the power and presence to go well with food, but I would rather give this wine the quiet attention and contemplation it deserves and not lose it in the merriment of a noisy table.”
For You If: You're after a wine that dances on your palate and keeps unvealing layer after layer of aroma and flavor across the evening; you want a Champagne that will delight a crowd while still rewarding quiet attention.
Not For You If: You're after something painfully austere or sharp - this is dry, but not gripping or tart.
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