this powerful effort should be capable of effortlessly aging over the next 15 to 20 years

A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach

The rich but sleekly textured medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of dry extract that buffers the moderately firm tannic spine on the minerally and powerful finish

weight and punch to the delicious

The wood treatment extends to the palate as well as on the velvety but muscular big-bodied flavors that terminate in a lightly stony

Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs other_regions_italy this powerful effort should beThe 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Esprit is a terrific example of a year in which both ripeness and acidities were elevated. Rich and sumptuous on the palate, with striking layers of nuance throughout, the 2013 has so much to offer. The combination of textural breadth and tension is utterly compelling. And that, in essence, is what makes 2013 such a fascinating vintage. Another few years in bottle will help soften some of the edges. Dosage is 4. 5 grams