2009 Michel Arnould "Carte d'Or" Brut Champagne sous-bois and subtle floral notes

sous-bois and subtle floral notes - very complex and classy

with kirsch and cherry preserves flavors laced with a pepper note and a lively tobacco streak

This is tannic for the vintage and needs time to soften

Soft palate

cedar and spice flavors

2009 Michel Arnould "Carte d'Or" Brut Champagne sous-bois and subtle floral notesBeautiful old vine bubbles that won't break the bank. Count me in! This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shows notes of Flintstones chewables (yes, I am serious) and citrus on the nose. On the palate, red berries and lemon curd are the prominent flavors that lead into a dry and chalky finish. This wine will be showing better with a few more years of bottle age, but it's obvious that this is a very high quality wine.