Jean Grivot, Bonnes Mares Brut Zero followed by a kiss of

followed by a kiss of phenolic bitterness and a soft leesy quality over the persistent

The Fonseca is probably more powerful in the Fladgate Group offerings in this vintage (and

one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize

aromatic cherry fruit nose and plenty of fragrant sweet cherry on the palate

This is beautifully balanced and should hugely reward extended cellaring

Jean Grivot, Bonnes Mares Brut Zero followed by a kiss ofNo, despite appearances to the contrary, including this wine was not a mistake. Grivot explained that he made a small quantity from purchased fruit but that he chose not to continue with the contract so this is essentially a onevintage wine. An elegant, pure and extremely pretty nose features a well layered array of various red berries, earth and soft wood elements. While there is good verve to the middle weight flavors, theyre not nearly as