vividly juicy fruit such as one seldom encounters in this grape variety much less at stratospheric ripeness
The oak is slightly noticeable in the finish
The warm year brought higher alcohol with it (14
rich and focused full-bodied flavors that carry obvious muscle and minerality on the deep
Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire Brut Zero vividly juicy fruit such asSelected from the bestnorth facing!parcels in Verzenay (Montagne de Reims) and assembling Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts, Penet's 2009 Grand Cru Millsime Cuve Diane Claire opens with a deep, intense, very clear, pure and refined bouquet of perfectly ripe fruits, floral aromas, delicate brioche, Turkish honey, almond and even chalky notes. Crazy fascinating! The palate is round and rich but dry, fine, fresh and still pure, with lingering