The soils between the top and the bottom of lieu-dit Culs de Beaujeu are quite different

Note that my rating assumes that the bourgeon de cassis-suffused nose is not permanent

The 2001 vintage was of course very successful in the southern Rhône and this was luscious and spicy but the tannins were completely resolved and the fruity impact was in retreat

" says winemaker Joel Peterson

The 2001 Contino Reserva is a forward

Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire other_regions_australia The soils between the topSelected 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