Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute Lemble other_regions_italy 1998 was a late flowering

1998 was a late flowering year but the grapes achieved perfect ripeness by harvest time

crisp yellow orchard fruit

The 2011 has plenty of up-front appeal

and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Haute Lemble other_regions_italy 1998 was a late floweringIs there a better way to start lunch than with Cedric Bouchard's 2006 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemble and a dozen oysters? I doubt it. The wine was absolutely beautiful, even a touch reserved, but the trademark Bouchard elegance was on full display. Bouchard's Champagnes remain some of my very favorite wines on the planet. This bottle was stunning. Antonio Galloni