Poujeaux other_regions_italy There is a wonderfully refined

There is a wonderfully refined mouth feel to the seductively textured medium-bodied flavors that are finer but less obviously mineral-inflected than the Sentiers on the impressively persistent finish

I am certainly reminded of the belief stated in their press releases that “a great rose Champagne must be made from very ripe grapes

The 2005 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wine of contrasts

Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock-like minerality

Poujeaux other_regions_italy There is a wonderfully refinedThis well known estate is now owned by Clos Fourtets Philippe Cuvelier, but the estate was owned by Jean Theil when the 2005 was conceived. This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis scented nose, with a touch of spring flowers, medium to full body, and supple tannin in a sexy, lush, heady style. A sleeper of the vintage, it is already approachable and satisfying, and can be drunk over the next 10 15 years.