Comte Armand, Pommard 1er Cru other_regions_italy The 2018 Extra Brut Premier

The 2018 Extra Brut Premier Cru Le Mont Benoit unwinds in the glass with scents of orange oil

opens up a vista of gastronomic potential and belies the 10g/l of sugar added as dosage - nearly double the amount of the most recent vintages

This blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic

It is a pleasurable Saint-Émilion rather than a great Ausone

Comte Armand, Pommard 1er Cru other_regions_italy The 2018 Extra Brut PremierAn impressively layered and ripe nose of spiced plum, warm earth and cassis merges into velvety middle weight flavors that are supported by firm tannins and ample amounts of dry extract that coat the mouth on the balanced, long and harmonious finish. This is a delicious yet quite serious effort that will require up to a decade of cellar time to reach its peak. (90 92) 2017+