Faurie, Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard Vintage:2012 30 ha parcel of 55+

30 ha parcel of 55+ year old vines)

This lively and pure Champagne rosé from Krug is made up of 57% Pinot Noir

and in need of patience

This too was quite heavily reduced and again I strongly recommend allowing this 30 minutes or so in a decanter first if you’re going to crack a bottle young

The slightly tighter medium weight flavors possess good delineation and punch before terminating in a saline and mildly austere finale

Faurie, Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard Vintage:2012 30 ha parcel of 55+Inky ruby. Heady aromas of candied red and dark berries, incense and licorice are complicated by notes of violet and five spice powder. Silky, deeply flavored and focused, offering energetic black raspberry and floral pastille flavors and a zesty peppery nuance. Finishes smooth, spicy and very long, with resonating sweetness, a hint of licorice and subtle, slow building tannins. This suave wine should enjoy a long, smooth evolution based on its