Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut (2015) Le Mont Benoit
Tasted 21 January 2020
Champagne · Premier Cru
2015 base, with PM, PN, and Chard components in fairly even thirds. Brassy and at times a bit unpolished, but still maintained brightness and energy. Grilled lemon, red apple, roasted walnuts, copper, lamp oil, chalk,…
Lush and funky, and even a bit wobbly at first, the 2022 Le Mont Benoit is a cuddly baby cow compared to previous iterations. Precision struggles to come to full form, though a couple hours of air…
Rich, dark, and fruity, with black cherry, black raspberry soda, and licorice dominating the profile. Lacks the chalky tension and/or citrus elements that I personally prefer in a rose. No watermelon…
Pours a beautiful golden/bronze color. Initially tight in delivery, with a linear shot of Mirabelle plum, ginger, and chalk. Bitter on the finish, with a bite that signals the need for more time in…
