L. Bénard-Pitois Brut Carte Blanche Premier Cru
Laurent Bénard crafts terroir-driven champagnes from old vines that encapsulate the power and definition of the majestic pinot noir of the great village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. There is a zesty edge of lemon offset by the complexity of brioche, ginger and white pepper. A concentrated, poised style with a clean, dry, long finish and chalky, salty minerality. $56 at Cloudwine.
By Tyson Stelzer
05 Jan 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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