It’s the new name of what
until recently was the Brut Réserve GC, with the two final digits indicating
the base year, in this case 2011.
In summary, the identity
card of this bowl: 66 Pinot Noir, 34 Chardonnay, only 15% of reserve wines,
sparkling process in July 2012, over 3 years sur lattes, with disgorgement October 2015, zero added sulfites,
dosing 2.4 grams per liter.
The Benoît’s stylistic
awareness is expressed in the wines of clear and defined identity, as well as
with elegance and balance.
In these circumstances,
it does not escape this cuvée, which
starts with a florid nose, first herbaceous - hay and wildflowers - and some
oxidative touch. Later, it declines by citrus expressions - cedar and orange -
dried fruit, honey and pepper, while growing increasingly, intensified, the chalky
profile.
Very wide mouth, firm and
fleshy, more citrus than vegetable, with a strong, but balanced acidity and an impressive
mineral impact.
Sips of strong
progression, with verticality never emaciated.
Long and persistent, rich
balsamic sensations, with final counterpoints of craie and coffee, saffron and spicy ginger.
Coup de cœur.
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