Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire other_regions_italy but this is turning out

but this is turning out to be a very good wine that should offer pleasure for at least another 25-30 years

virtually cloudless five day period permitted patient and rigorous selection of fruit

although not yet developing much complexity

A beautiful moment to be drinking this wine as it edges towards tertiary flavours

There are touches of reduction and menthol sitting atop the exotic white and yellow fruit scents that are trimmed in a discreet application of oak

Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire other_regions_italy but this is turning outSelected 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