legant and focused with ripe pears, vanilla blossom, smoke, brioche and fresh mineral character. The texture is lovely with a wonderful fine mousse leading to the vibrant, clean finish. Composed of 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay. The Chardonnay was aged for 5 months in a brand new Oak Barrel to add woody aromas. Aged 4 years on lees (Dosage:8, grapes from year 2009). (Best 2013-2021) – May, 2013 (JD)
92 Points
http://www.internationalwinereport.com/index.php/latest-reports/2889-maison-vantz-clippert-reserve-brut-2009legant and focused with ripe pears, vanilla blossom, smoke, brioche and fresh mineral character. The texture is lovely with a wonderful fine mousse leading to the vibrant, clean finish. Composed of 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay. The Chardonnay was aged for 5 months in a brand new Oak Barrel to add woody aromas. Aged 4 years on lees (Dosage:8, grapes from year 2009). (Best 2013-2021) – May, 2013 (JD)