Grand Puy Lacoste other_regions tobacco leaf and floral notes

tobacco leaf and floral notes stand out here

with a very deep ruby color

family-run wineries

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

for a wine regularly expected to sell at several hundred dollars apiece

Grand Puy Lacoste other_regions tobacco leaf and floral notesTwo bottles of the 2010 Grand Puy Lacoste were opened, the first showing just a little oxidation. The second has an attractive minty bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit laced with subtle marine seaweed notes, a touch of graphite developing with time. The palate is medium bodied with impressive tension and wonderful freshness right from the start. There is a sense of coiled up energy here and the finish just leaves you breathless. Tasted blind at