Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute Lemble Vintage:2016 gravel and crushed flowers abound

gravel and crushed flowers abound

More subtle wood influence frames notes of lime

(89-91)/2017+

with smoked meat and a touch of VA

This needs to add depth but even so it’s very promising

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute Lemble Vintage:2016 gravel and crushed flowers aboundIs there a better way to start lunch than with Cedric Bouchard's 2006 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemble and a dozen oysters? I doubt it. The wine was absolutely beautiful, even a touch reserved, but the trademark Bouchard elegance was on full display. Bouchard's Champagnes remain some of my very favorite wines on the planet. This bottle was stunning. Antonio Galloni