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16¼/20
Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve NV
Champagne, FranceFor nearly 300 years, the Vesselle family has been tilling the chalky soils of Bouzy and cultivating some of the village’s best-placed Pinot Noir vines. The family’s 37 hectares of vineyards are currently overseen by winemaker Delphine Vesselle, planted to 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, and farmed lutte raisonée. This is an 80/20 Pinot Noir / Chardonnay blend, from vines up to 30 years. After a stainless ferment, this spent 3 years on lees before being disgorged in October 2019 with 11 g/L. Deeper yellow / gold in hue, this fuller, softer palate is flooded with ripe red apples, meadow florals, Rainier cherries, subtle marzipan, and some ginger spicing along the back end.Tasted: 30 November 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay
