Clerc Milon other_regions_italy The tannins are going to

The tannins are going to need time to soften

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

This bottle of the 1996 is simply moving in its beauty

I really like the amount of dry extract here as it relegates the still firm tannins to the background and this should age effortlessly for years to come

Clerc Milon other_regions_italy The tannins are going toThis shows a lightly rugged edge, with espresso and humus notes along the edges of the dark currant and blackberry fruit core. The finish keeps the rustic profile, with a charcoal shading, but there's ample fruit for balance. Solid, but for fans of the style.Blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2015). Drink now through 2018. 11,000 cases made. JM