Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute Lemble

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute LembleIs there a better way to start lunch than with Cedric Bouchard's 2006 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemble and a dozen oysters? I doubt it. The wine was absolutely beautiful, even a touch reserved, but the trademark Bouchard elegance was on full display. Bouchard's Champagnes remain some of my very favorite wines on the planet. This bottle was stunning. Antonio Galloni

the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east-facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness

Prominent but not dominant wood frames the spicy aromas that are comprised mostly by notes of cassis

I would suggest decanting this though I cannot be certain that will be sufficient to dissipate it

black raspberry and warm earth

compact and well-balanced finale

The palate is sharp on the entry

uniting attributes of youth and maturity

it's deep and incisive

which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness

All of the Pacenti signatures are in place

The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity

Very pure Cabernet fruit on the nose