Bond, St Eden Brut Zero The 2015 Le Petit Mouton

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton feels a little closed on the nose

it feels well defined and the oak is nicely embedded into the fruit

but there's more than enough graphite-edged grip to keep this honest

The 2018 Pinot Noir Senna is medium ruby in the glass and offers seductive aromas of dried lilac

The medium-bodied palate is super silky and loaded with sweet berry preserves

Bond, St Eden Brut Zero The 2015 Le Petit MoutonLeads with singed alder and warm earth, followed by a dense core of steeped plum and black currant fruit. Reveals cedar and tobacco notes that assert themselves on the finish, ending with a grippy edge. This has the youthfully backward and terroir driven persona of the vintage in spades. Built for cellaring and for fans of the muscular style. Best from 2024 through 2040. Published on November 15, 2022