Extremely long on the finish
Tame the vine and sculpt the wine are the watchwords of the work of Gaël Arpin
a prominent Bordeaux wine dynasty
with a firm line of grainy tannins
2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne cabernet sauvignon Extremely long on the finishWinemaker Notes A golden hue with soft, glowing highlights. Fine, steady, gentle bubbles. Powerful and complex on the palate, revealing a mixture of yellow fruit (mirabelle plum), juicy, ripe fruits (nectarine), citrus peel (candied orange) and finely roasted nuts (hazelnut). The nose is simultaneously powdery and sweet, with elegant, chalky notes. Gentle, tactile and full bodied on the palate. The bubbles create a gentle, vibrating sensation, then