Allemand, Cornas Reynard other_regions Two great Champagnes to start

Two great Champagnes to start

Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot and 28% cabernet franc (it was 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc during the Primeurs)

a decision that has paid off beautifully

but much of that has been absorbed into the wine

Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna

Allemand, Cornas Reynard other_regions Two great Champagnes to startMore austere and structured, the 2010 Cornas Reynard offers up a thrilling array of graphite, crushed rock, liquid violet and both black and blue fruits on the nose. Gaining hints of bacon fat and game with air, it hits the palate with a full bodied, rich and concentrated profile that carries masses of sweet tannin, bright acidity and serious length. Give it 3 4 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following two decades. Thierry Allemand has been