From fruit grown on richer soils that are still on a limestone base giving the wines good freshness and body
An elegantly complex and intensely satisfying drop
Great energy that is almost too much at this very early stage in the proceedings
The Cabernet Franc brings lots of freshness in the tannins
This wine will suit extended bottle ageing
Bruno Paillard Brut NPU Nec Plus Ultra Magnum 2008 mas-de-libian From fruit grown on richerA deep, bright yellow gold colour with fine, shimmering effervescence gently and gracefully rising in the glass. At first, notes of incredibly fresh red fruits (redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries) mixed with stone fruits (Bigarreau cherries) and candied orange peel. Little by little, the aromas of fresh ginger and peppermint unfold, evolving towards slightly more smoky characters and notes of cocoa powder and quince paste revived