Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne notes of chocolate and hints

notes of chocolate and hints of tar

richly textured Syrah from Stolpman

The 2013 Chardonnay Cahill Lane is another beautiful

Full reviews to follow on their Aug 2016 issue:

Drink this pleasure bent beauty over the coming 4-5 years

Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne notes of chocolate and hints(100% Pinot Noir; 9 g l dosage; disgorged on November 7, 2013): Bright yellow. Mineral accented redcurrant and blood orange scents are complicated by smoky minerals and dried rose. Chewy and tightly focused, offering bitter citrus pith and red berry flavors and a touch of toasted brioche. Shows very good clarity and lift on the taut, energetic finish, leaving smoky mineral and floral notes behind. (JR)