Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire Brut Zero rich and focused full-bodied flavors

rich and focused full-bodied flavors that carry obvious muscle and minerality on the deep

The full clusters were foot trodden and fermented in a tronconic oak vat with indigenous yeasts and matured in 225-liter barrels and 2

this is somewhat awkward though I suspect this is more due to the recent bottling than a true lack of balance

The oak is slightly noticeable in the finish

sturdy tannins supporting the generous herb-laced black fruit preserves

Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire Brut Zero rich and focused full-bodied flavorsSelected 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