Paul Dethune, Blanc de Noirs Brut Vintage:N.V. showing a dark cherry character

showing a dark cherry character that is probably drinking at its peak

it's wonderfully delineated

It takes a little while to find its bearings

all wrapped in a moderately complex but impressively persistent finish

There is excellent richness to the generous and opulent medium weight plus flavors that possess an abundance of sappy dry extract on the bold and mineral-driven finale

Paul Dethune, Blanc de Noirs Brut Vintage:N.V. showing a dark cherry characterThe NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, with 30% of the base wine fermented in oak. Soft rye crumbs and fresh sour cream butter are evoked on the nose. Fine mousse underlines the lovely, tart red apple edge that pervades the wine, making the mouth water. Freshness rules, lending this liveliness and crunch despite its mellow nature, a lovely and enticing combination with a beautifully long finish ringing with Pinot