terroir-driven profile
This 100% expression of Merlot offers tension and extreme balance with very generous layers of dark cherry
It doesn't match the all-time greats of this estate
Ageing in oak barrels (30% new oak) and estate bottling after 18 months
It's very much in the style of the 2010 and deserves at least a decade of bottle age
Domaine Les Monts Fournois 'Cote' Premier Cru Vertus Millesime, Champagne, France 2010 Chenin Blanc terroir-driven profileDomaine Les Monts Fournois Cte Premier Cru Vertus 2010 is a finely etched Blanc de Blancs from the Cte des Blancs, sourced from chalky Premier Cru vineyards in Vertus. Made from 100% Chardonnay and aged extensively on the lees, it shows a poised, mature profile with notes of lemon curd, ripe stone fruit, toasted brioche, and subtle spice, all wrapped around a firm core of chalky minerality. The mousse is delicate, the acidity bright but integrated,