Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions This is spicier still and

This is spicier still and a bit riper as well if not quite so elegant on the variety of black berry fruit aromas that are trimmed in very subtle wood

Readers searching for a Champagne with aromatics and flavors that develop over time will find that here

broad and floral – given it blind I might almost guess Gewurz

Bearing the inaugural Grande Cuvée label

This isn’t as powerful as the Lavaut but it’s slightly finer

Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions This is spicier still andDarker red and black cherries, iron, ozone, smoked meats, crushed stone, and dark chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit Bonnivires, another brilliant 2022 from Yves. I love the balance and purity here. It has a concentrated mid palate, ripe, polished tannins, and serious depth. The tannin quality is absolutely terrific. Hide bottles for 4 5 years and enjoy over the following 15+. Drink 2030 2045.