Corton Les Paulands Grand Cru 2005This too is aromatically reserved, in fact so much so that the nose is positively discreet at this point though vigorous swirling finally coaxes a complex, intense and dense nose given mostly to earthy red and dark fruit and this earthy character continues onto the rich, full and sweet flavors blessed with ample concentration on the focused, precise and sleekly muscled finish. This possesses wonderful depth and despite the size, this is more like a

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir from 50+ year old vines

it has the underlying material and balance to age for years

It is an ideal champagne to accompany either meat dishes or red fruits

rich and sultry with tons of seductive layers and firm

this is a masterpiece of diligence in the vineyards

backward and tight flavors that are massively constituted

cedar chest and beef drippings

but requiring significant barrel- and bottle-ageing to bring it to softness and complex maturity

Lovers of “nothing added” Champagne will appreciate the freshness and summer scents

"We had a bit of frost towards the end and 10% was harvested afterwards

What a brilliant wine

The aftertaste is magnificent