This is a textbook Bienvenues of refinement and grace

This has to be the best wine ever produced at Catena

This is serious Champagne for the next 4-6 years

rich finish

Trapet Pere et Fils, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2009 This is a textbook BienvenuesMore wood than is typical for Trapet is present on the lightly herbal tea inflected aromas of red and dark cherry, earth and a hint of humus. The nicely vibrant medium weight flavors possess a sleek mouthfeel and reasonably good concentration before culminating in a noticeably warm if delicious finish. Not surprisingly, this will need a few years to develop better depth but its not so structured as to be unapproachable young.