Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire other_regions_italy and incense notes emerge from

and incense notes emerge from the 2020 Château Le Prieure

although not yet developing much complexity

virtually cloudless five day period permitted patient and rigorous selection of fruit

There are touches of reduction and menthol sitting atop the exotic white and yellow fruit scents that are trimmed in a discreet application of oak

Penet Chardonnet, Diane Claire other_regions_italy and incense notes emerge fromSelected from the bestnorth facing!parcels in Verzenay (Montagne de Reims) and assembling Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts, Penet's 2009 Grand Cru Millsime Cuve Diane Claire opens with a deep, intense, very clear, pure and refined bouquet of perfectly ripe fruits, floral aromas, delicate brioche, Turkish honey, almond and even chalky notes. Crazy fascinating! The palate is round and rich but dry, fine, fresh and still pure, with lingering