Very complete, excellent vertical linear flow and shape with a generosity, love the weighting and persistance, a little chalky phenolics, and perhaps just a little oak influence. Great development pre bottling with a delicacy in the lees work and a resolved comfort.
A counterpoint to the Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blanc. Fidèle demonstrates Gautherot's skills with both colours. 100% Pinot and disgorged with zero dosage, the quality of fruit laps up the acid with a lingering thirst-quenching finish. Red, sherbety fruit is complimented with a subtle savoury layer, and seamless complexing influences from the base wine's time on lees in old wood and that splash of reserve wine. A delicious drink! Disg. Dec 2021Paul Kaan, Wine Decoded Oct 2024 I tasted a
