Michel Arnould Verzenay Brut Ros̩ Champagne 5% ABV *****

5% ABV *****

with tangy acidity to complement the round

0% ABV *****

This always impresses me

and the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder (80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot) shows that haunting blueberry

Michel Arnould Verzenay Brut Ros̩ Champagne 5% ABV *****An amazing expression of what high quality Pinot Noir from Champagne can accomplish. This ros delivers a wine with power and finesse, full rich red fruit and bright fresh acidity. Upfront the nose is full of strawberries in fresh cream, leading into a savory cassis character. Broad and weighty on the palate, hard candy and blackberry abound. Cleaned up around the edges with precise acidity that lifts the wine and makes it one of the most well rounded