2013 Moet Chandon - Dom PerignonColour : Sparkling Producer : Moet Chandon Label Name : Dom Perignon Country : France Region : Champagne Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2013 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating RP 95 Tasting Note : Vivid acidity and a chalky underpinning make a crystalline frame for finely detailed notes of ripe melon, mandarin orange, toasted brioche and candied ginger in this harmonious Champagne, which is expressive and expansive on the palate, but with

The estate focuses on old-vine vineyards and meticulous vineyard management

Aromas of toasted hazelnut

producing wines of generous ripeness

and minerals in its fragrant but still youthful aromatics

Mormoreto is among the most age-worthy of the Frescobaldi portfolio’s prestige expressions

but still in a distinctly fruity style

This supple red is elegant and powerful

Sporting a new yellow/orange label that matches the dramatic paint job on the chateau itself

and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover

In any given vintage you never know which of Niellon's two big boys is going to be the better wine but in 2013 the early nod goes to the Batard as it seem all but guaranteed that this is going to be very special

The tannins are silky and refined

Copious chocolate