Penfolds Champagne Cuvee Brut NV Magnum 1.5ltr (ABV 12%)

Grape Variety - Pinot Noir (45%), Pinot Meunier (35%), Chardonnay (20%)

Vineyard Region - Aube: Fontette / Saint Thierry: Merfy, Vallée de Marne: Vandière / Verneuil, Nogent

Nose - Awash with florals – an exotic mix of white petals immediately ascend – wafts of lily, chamomile and seringat immediately come to mind. Propelled by a fine mousse even more botanic scents are liberated/eluted - Oranger du Mexique and Yuzu Orange Citrus. Familial notes of roasted nut, vanillin pod and custard-apple remain in the very-quickly emptied glass. A subliminal tussle between disparate aromatic dispositions - fresh, forward and flirtaceous vs. delicate, assured and measured. You decide!

Palate - A bonanza of flavours – instantly reminding of a just-baked Tarte au Citron meringuée – that ideally afford so many palate descriptors that often remain elusive. Not here. And yet subtle derivatives of raspberry pastille, nougat and vanillin bean pod still manage to cautiously circle. Lively. Assorted sherberts coupled with tingling acidity enhance and define. An array of citrus exemplars prance across the palate – clean and pure, without any bitterness from zest. Gentle, ethereal, no rough edges. Complete, assured.

Type: Champagne & Sparkling
Winery: Penfolds