Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2015Moderate wood sets off the ripe and fresh if restrained aromas of soft earth, mocha and spicy dark currant, humus and forest floor scented nose. There is exceptionally good volume and richness to the palate coating and velvet textured big bodied flavors that display outstanding power, punch and intensity on the rustic and ever so slightly warm finish. This is built to age and is going to need plenty of it. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape

Grape Variety: Pinot Meunier 50%

Parker: 90 / 100

earthy notes of dusty soil

who decided at the start of the 1950s to stop selling his grapes and to start producing his own Champagne

slightly briny finish

there is stunning

Champagne lovers "nature" will find freshness and summer scents

which suggests that it has turned volte face since its opulent showing in barrel

Pinot Noir 30%

It feels long and sophisticated in the mouth yet never overpowers

precise but tightly-coiled with black cherry and bilberry fruit

and minerals