Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque other_regions_italy The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises a

The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon

wild red berries

Fleshes out with air while maintaining liveliness and finishes bright

intense and strikingly long finish

Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque other_regions_italy The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises aPerrier Jout Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995, Cellarmaster Herv Deschamps first solo vintage and still one of his best. Though the two vintages 13 years apart share the same grace and class, the 2008 is more mineral, reflecting a quite sunless summer season. Only the return of warmer weather at the start of September imbued the vintage with a freshness of great Chardonnay in tune with the subtly restrained