2009 Chartogne-Taillet - Extra Brut Cuvee Les Barres

Light, bright gold. An exotic, highly perfumed bouquet displays poached pear, nectarine and chamomile, along with a smoky mineral overtone. Juicy and broad on entry but tighter in the mid-palate, offering penetrating blood orange and poached pear flavors and a hint of bitter peach pit. Sexy floral and honey qualities come up on the very long, expansive, energetic finish. Disgorged in January, 2014.