Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Cote de Bechalin other_regions detailed and beautifully mineral-inflected medium-bodied

detailed and beautifully mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate concentration before culminating in a robust

A huge finish laced with iron

but it is flat-out delicious

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Cote de Bechalin other_regions detailed and beautifully mineral-inflected medium-bodiedThe 2011 Blanc de Noirs Cte de Bchalin is terrific, mingling notes of citrus zest and orange oil with red apple, white flowers and pastry cream. On the palate, it's full bodied and textural but incisive, with excellent concentration, lively acids and a characteristically delicate mousse, concluding with a long and precise finish. Disgorged in April 2018, this derives from a southwest facing lieu dit with clay limestone soils. Since it spends six years