Champagne, FranceRare is a 70/30 blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grown on 17 cru classified sites in the Montagne de Reims. The nose is a mix of tasted nuts and classic brioche and showing some maturity. Rare is one of the last tête-de-cuvées to come to the market although it doesn’t look near fifteen years old. The palate remains fresh with some tangy acidity. The fruit is a compote of cherries, plum and pears that smouldered under a nutty, long, complex finish. Balanced and complex this is a serious bottle of bubble for the dinner table.Tasted: 10 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceIt's rare that you'll taste a Champagne from a bottle this ornamental, or one this complex. Elegant and finessed, this blend of 70/30 chardonnay/pinot noir is sourced across seventeen crus and matured for over seven years. Crystalline lemon, meringue and flaky brioche through the nose and palate, buttressed by fine dried fruits. This carries the weight of its age beautifully, with leagues of depth and lees balanced off with the lift of fragrant lemon pith. Impressive now, and will continue to hold for the next decade.Tasted: 10 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
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