impeccably balanced

earth and tar flavors highlight this suave

And 16% was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

expressive aromas of cherry

perhaps displaying more definition to the dusky black fruit

Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs other_regions_italy impeccably balancedRoederer's 2011 Blanc de Blancs is showing brilliantly and no doubt reflects Lecaillon's decision to be extremely selective, taking fruit only from four particularly successful plots in Avize. Offering up aromas of crisp yellow apple, blanched almonds, white flowers and nougat, it's medium to full bodied, pillowy and enveloping, with a ripe but racy core of fruit that's complemented by a delicate, low pressure mousse, concluding with an elegantly