gourmet reputation
in a wine which will be at its best after at least five years in bottle
it is almost impenetrable with a dark red/black colour and a viscosity to match
with similar tannins to ‘05 but a bit of the juiciness of 2010
It needs more time to show at its bright best
Champagne La Closerie, Jérôme Prévost, Les Béguines, Extra Brut rose gourmet reputationThe NV Extra Brut Les Beguines is spicy, savoury and full of Meunier character. All it needs is time to soften and fully come together, as it has just been disgorged. Today, it is the raw energy that impresses me most. Dried pear, ginger, spice, dried herbs, anise and chamomile open gradually. Time in the glass fills out the mid palate and finishes nicely, giving a good idea of what is to come. This looks to be a medium bodied, distinctly savoury,