It's still a bruising young wine
Ata Rangi is second-label pinot noir made from grapes grown on younger vines than their flagship wine
salty impact
Easily one of the wines of the vintage not just in St Julien but across Bordeaux
Give bottles 6-7 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 30 years or more
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2007 Non-vintage It's still a bruising youngThe nose is very subtle and has glimpses of oyster shells and lemons. The palate is taut, bright, super fresh, linear, lemony, and just incredibly youthful. There is a vein of ripe, lemony freshness that pervades this wine, which sets the tone, that defines its character. This is intense, insistent, and urgent, yet also gentle and smooth with very fine mousse. A wonderful and compelling personality. Exquisite. The finish is a serene stretch of lemony,